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The concept for rejuvenation of the face by using light sources has been present since the advent of laser technologies. The sequelae associated with ablative lasers and lack of compelling efficacy associated with non-ablative lasers created a realization that non-laser light source might be the best means of accomplishing facial photorejuvenation.
Benefits of photorejuvenation include improvements of the tone and texture of the skin, diminished pigment irregularity, reduction of vascular lesions, improvement in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The use of filters to limit the spectra of light emitted enables one to focus on one particular aspect of the skin when using this device. The technique is discussed with possible complications. Improvements in technique, including the use of double stacked pulses and the adjunctive uses of other procedures and medications, will increase the efficacy of the devices used.
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Beer, K., Narins, R.S. (2012). Photorejuvenation. In: Erian, A., Shiffman, M. (eds) Advanced Surgical Facial Rejuvenation. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-17838-2_15
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