Cosmetic

560) Which of the following statements regarding CO2 laser resurfacing is FALSE?

A. It is contraindicated in patients with scleroderma.
B. EMLA cream applied to the facial area treated is sufficient to achieve adequate anesthesia.
C. Infraocular and crow’s feet wrinkles are most responsive to this technique.
D. Visualization of the endpoint maximizes optimum result.
E. Resurfacing should be kept above the skin appendages.





REFERENCES & ANSWER


Weinstein C., Roberts T. L.: Aesthetic Skin Resurfacing with the High-Energy Ultrapulsed CO2 Laser, in Clinics in Plastic Surgery, Facial Aesthetic Surgery, (Menick F.J. , editor), Saunders, Vol. 24, No. 2, pp. 379-405, 1997


560) B        EMLA cream applied to the facial area treated is sufficient to achieve adequate anesthesia.