Laser skin resurfacing involves utilizing either a carbondioxide (CO2) or erbium laser to remove superficial damaged layersskin. Because the laser vaporizes the skin, it minimizes risks thatmay often be posed by heat from the lasers. Individuals with facialwrinkles, scars, stretch marks, enlarged oil glands, birthmarks orskin irregularities may benefit from this type of treatment. Thecost of the procedure varies depending upon the size of the areaand the extent of the damage. The prices range from $500 to $5,000or more per procedure.CO2 laser skin resurfacing involves continuous light beams sweptover the face in a methodical fashion. The process removes thinlayers of skin. Another method involves the use of short pulsedlight energy. Both procedures reportedly involve some degree ofpain and