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Most aesthetic medical devices operate on the principle that controlled wounding of skin and underlying tissue will cause a healing response, stimulating neocollagenesis and the creation of healthier-looking skin. Fractional laser therapy is the controlled creation of patterns of microscopic wounds in the skin via laser, each surrounded by islands [...]

Acne is a common skin condition among teens with possible extension into or onset during adulthood. The active disease may affect quality of life, but it is sequelae such as scarring that seem to be the culprit behind most negative emotional impact associated with the condition. Thus, treatment of acne [...]