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What's the difference between a yag & an argon laser?
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YAG vs Argon lasers: Differences in wavelength relegate the different lasers to different (tissue) applications. Appropriate pairing of wavelength and different tissue characteristics (absorption) result in tissue vaporization vs coagulation; some lasers are used for tattoo removal, vaporization/resection of tumors, fragmentation of stones.
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Type: Neodymium-doped yttrium aluminium garnet = yag more photodisruptive, different wavelength from argon, more photoablative.
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