Despite the growing use of fully ablative laser resurfacing for photodamaged skin, standard protocols for managing adverse events remain limited. A newly published international consensus statement now aims to close that gap.
Published in the June 2025 issue of Lasers in Surgery and Medicine, the consensus statement brings together expert recommendations on how to prevent and manage complications related to fully ablative laser resurfacing of the face. The authors emphasize that, while individual practice styles vary, consistent themes emerged — highlighting the importance of patient selection, comprehensive counseling, and detailed pre- and postprocedural care to improve safety and outcomes. Click here to know more.