Comprehensive Clinical Guide to Cosmetic Skin Resurfacing: Mechanisms, Applications, Safety, and Evidence-Based Practice
1. Introduction & Definition Cosmetic skin resurfacing refers to a spectrum of minimally invasive, energy- or agent-based interventions designed to treat epidermal and/or dermal pathology by inducing controlled injury, thereby stimulating wound healing, collagen remodeling, and tissue regeneration. These procedures are indicated primarily for: Crucially, resurfacing is not synonymous with surgical excision; it targets diffuse…