Er:YAG laser skin resurfacing using repetitive long‐pulse exposure and cryogen spray cooling: I. Histological study *

To evaluate histologically the characteristics of repetitive Er:YAG laser exposure of skin in combination with cryogen spray cooling (CSC), and its potential as a method of laser skin resurfacing.

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