ABSTRACT
Ablative fractional technology has revolutionized the fi eld of laser dermatology. Since its introduction by Manstein et al. in 2004 (1), a variety of nonablative and ablative fractional lasers have become available. Decreased healing times and a lower incidence of adverse outcomes make the use of fractional technology appealing to physicians and patients. Fractionated lasers are being used in a wider variety of applications, including treatment of photoaging, acne scars, and surgical scars. More recent applications include the treatment of pigmentation disorders, removal of tattoos, and destruction of premalignancies.
