Unconventional use of ablative fractional photothermolysis in arm contouring. (2nd April 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ellis, Morgan M.; Scott, Jennifer L.; DeKlotz, Cynthia Marie Carver
• Is Part Of: Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy. Volume 22:Number 3(2020)
• Page Start: 128
• Page End: 129
• Publication Date: 2020-04-02
• Subjects: Arm contouring -- skin laxity -- rhytids -- fractional CO2 laser -- ablative fractional photothermolysis; Skin -- Laser surgery -- Periodicals; Surgery, Plastic -- Periodicals; 617.477
• DOI: 10.1080/14764172.2020.1774064
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1476-4172

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Brachioplasty, in addition to several nonsurgical interventions (e.g. cryolipolysis, noninvasive radiofrequency, and intense-focused ultrasound) have been described as efficacious in the elimination of excess skin laxity from the upper arms. Recently, fractional CO2 ablation has gained attention for its ability to reduce rhytids and improve skin texture on the face, neck, and hands. In this article, we report the first successful case of fractional CO2 ablation for upper arm contouring.