Nonablative laser treatment of wrinkles: meeting the objective? Assessment by 25 dermatologists.

Author: Kopera D, Smolle J, Kaddu S, Kerl H

Author affiliation: Department of Dermatology, University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 8, A-8036 Graz, Austria. daisy.kopera@uni-graz.at

Publication date & source: 2004.05, Br J Dermatol., 150(5):936-9.

Publication type: Evaluation Studies

BACKGROUND: Established skin resurfacing methods causing superficial wounds and extended recovery times have become less popular since the introduction of nonablative lasers. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the clinical efficacy of a nonablative 1450-nm diode laser system. METHODS: Nine patients (Fitzpatrick skin type II-IV) with periorbital wrinkling class I-II were treated three times at 3-weekly intervals with a 1450-nm diode laser. Clinical outcome was determined by 25 independent dermatologists evaluating standardized photographs taken before treatment and 1 month after treatment. RESULTS: The patients were satisfied with the procedure, and reported a mild to moderate improvement in all cases. Among 25 dermatologists, only two provided ratings which were significantly in favour of a positive treatment effect. CONCLUSIONS: Nonablative laser treatment subjectively satisfies patients but does not convince objective judgement.

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