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Short Report

A novel explanation for the healing effect of the Er:YAG laser during skin rejuvenation

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Pages 33-34 | Received 06 Nov 2010, Accepted 26 Dec 2010, Published online: 21 Jan 2011
 

Abstract

In the present short communication, we would like to suggest a possible mechanism for the healing effects exerted by the erbium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Er:YAG) laser with a wavelength of 2940 nm (which surprisingly is the exact vibrational OH stretch frequency of water).

Declaration of interest: The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the paper.

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