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What does ablative mean? What is the difference in an ablative laser and a nonablative laser?

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What does ablative mean? What is the difference in an ablative laser and a nonablative laser?

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Ablative lasers vaporize the top layer of the skin, leaving the skin open and raw. This type of wound takes much longer to heal and is more likely to cause scarring, infection and lighter areas. The nonablative lasers leave the top layer of the skin intact which minimizes the wound.