Dermatology
Skin resurfacing and rejuvenation techniques work by
targeting water absorption in the mid-IR to heat
and ablate tissue or by subtle thermal effects,
stimulating a wound healing response. These
applications cover a variety of conditions,
including wrinkle removal, sun-damaged
skin, age spots, and acne scars.
While both ablative and non-ablative
techniques are used, the latter
are growing in popularity.