1 Nonablative Rejuvenation

Daniel Callaghan and Laurel M. Morton

Summary

Nonablative rejuvenation can be achieved with a number of devices and is successfully used to treat many components of the aging process including texture irregularities, pigment irregularities, and tissue laxity. As the name implies, it does so without ablating the epidermis, which provides a lower potential for side effects and a shorter downtime than ablative lasers. The devices used for nonablative rejuvenation are diverse and include intense pulsed light, lasers in the visible light and mid-infrared spectrums, microneedling, radiofrequency, and photodynamic therapy. This chapter explores these interventions in detail and provides clinicians with a roadmap to be able to select the most appropriate treatment for each unique patient.

Key words

nonablative rejuvenation - laser - IPL - microneedling - radiofrequency - PDT

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