The energy output of the device can be modulated and tuned to treat skin with varying degrees of aging and sun damage. The ability of physicians to treat all portions of the face adds to the method's versatility. It has also been learned that other problems such as precancerous growths in the skin can be quickly and safely treated with the CO 2 laser. The Ultrapulse laser, which first became available in 1994, has been further refined by the fusion of laser and computer technology. Recent studies have indicated the CPG technology can reduce the time required for a procedure to a significant degree - an advantage that is appreciated by both physicians and patients.
More rapid healing is another advantage.
This device is equipped with an accessory which delivers laser energy to the surface of the skin in a pattern which is electronically controlled. Resurfacing can be accomplished with a degree of speed and precision that cannot be equaled by the hand-held operator. However, manually directed laser energy is an important aspect of laser resurfacing with this device as well. Wrinkles, scars and sun damage are being treated with the Silk Touch Flash Scanner. Newer equipment and techniques are continually being developed.