Treatment of periorbital wrinkles with 1550- and 1565-nm Er:glass fractional photothermolysis lasers: a simultaneous split-face trial. [2010.11.04]
Objective This study aimed to compare the clinical efficacies of 1550- and 1565-nm Er:glass lasers in the treatment of periorbital wrinkles and to evaluate histological changes after treatment. Methods Twenty patients received five treatments each at 3-week intervals... Conclusions Both 1550- and 1565-nm Er:glass lasers are safe and effective modalities in the treatment of periorbital wrinkles with no significant differences between the two lasers.
Fractional nonablative 1,540-nm laser resurfacing of atrophic acne scars. A randomized controlled trial with blinded response evaluation. [2010.09]
The efficacy of nonablative fractional laser resurfacing of acne scars has been described in case reports and uncontrolled trials... The nonablative 1,540-nm fractional laser improves acne scars with a minimum of adverse effects.
The effect of succinylated atelocollagen and ablative fractional resurfacing laser on striae distensae. [2010.07.28]
Abstract Striae distensae are dermal atrophic scars with epidermal thinning and decreased collagen and elastic fiber... However, to prove the effect of succinylated atelocollagen, further research with a larger group of participants is needed.
Safe and Effective One-Session Fractional Skin Resurfacing Using a Carbon Dioxide Laser Device in Super-Pulse Mode: A Clinical and Histologic Study. [2010.07.26]
Carbon dioxide (CO(2)) laser ablative fractional resurfacing produces skin damage, with removal of the epidermis and variable portions of the dermis as well as associated residual heating, resulting in new collagen formation and skin tightening. The nonresurfaced epidermis helps tissue to heal rapidly, with short-term postoperative erythema.
[Innovations in dermatologic laser therapy]. [2010.05]
Dermatologic laser therapy is a rapidly-changing field with many new innovations...
Non-ablative 1550-nm erbium-glass and ablative 10 600-nm carbon dioxide fractional lasers for acne scars: a randomized split-face study with blinded response evaluation. [2009.12.17]
Abstract Background Non-ablative 1550-nm erbium-doped fractional photothermolysis systems (FPS) and 10 600-nm carbon dioxide fractional laser systems (CO(2) FS) have been effectively used to treat scars... We believe that our study could be used as an essential reference when choosing laser modalities for scar treatment.
SPF-RR sequential photothermal fractional resurfacing and remodeling with the variable pulse Er:YAG laser and scanner-assisted Nd:YAG laser. [2009.12]
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Many different lasers, polychromatic high-intensity light sources (PCLs), and RF devices have claimed clinical efficacy in rejuvenating the skin. In this study, the sequential combination of two different laser wavelengths was evaluated to produce reliably significant clinical improvements optimizing treatment parameters... CONCLUSION: The present study demonstrates objective and subjective improvements in fine lines, skin texture and dyspigmentation of facial skin after one sequential non-ablative and ablative laser treatment combining two different laser sources (Nd:YAG laser + Er:YAG laser).
Skin Tightening Effect Using Fractional Laser Treatment: I. A Randomized Half-Side Pilot Study on Faces of Patients with Acne. [2009.11.03]
BACKGROUND Fractional laser resurfacing is a new procedure for skin rejuvenation... The authors have indicated no significant interest with commercial supporters.
Clinical evaluation of the SmartSkin fractional laser for the treatment of photodamage and acne scars. [2009.11]
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Fractional photothermolysis with a CO2 laser shows promise in the treatment of photodamaged skin. The purpose of this study was to evaluate a fractional CO2 laser device (SmartSkin, Cynosure, Westford, MA) for the treatment of facial photodamage... CONCLUSION: The SmartSkin fractional laser device improves photodamaged skin for at least three months. The treatment was well tolerated and adverse effects were limited to transient facial edema.
A 2940 nm fractional photothermolysis laser in the treatment of acne scarring: a pilot study in China. [2009.11]
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of a 2940 nm fractional photothermolysis laser in the treatment of acne scarring in Chinese people... CONCLUSION: The 2940 nm fractional photothermolysis laser is safe and effective in the treatment of acne scarring.
Ablative and fractional ablative lasers. [2009.10]
The field of nonsurgical laser resurfacing for aesthetic enhancement continues to improve with new research and technological advances.Fractional laser resurfacing, while exhibiting results that fall just short of the ideal outcomes of fully ablative treatments, is an increasingly attractive alternative because of its far more favorable side effect profile, reduced recovery time, and significant clinical outcome.
Treatment of punched-out atrophic and rolling acne scars in skin phototypes III, IV, and V with variable square pulse erbium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet laser resurfacing. [2009.09]
CONCLUSIONS: Low-fluence VSP Er:YAG laser resurfacing is a promising treatment option for acne scars, with minimal risk of side effects. Laser pulse width and energy determine the efficacy and the risk of side effects. The authors have indicated no significant interests with commercial supporters.
Hypoxic conditioned culture medium from fibroblasts grown under embryonic-like conditions supports healing following post-laser resurfacing. [2009.09]
OBJECTIVES: Treatment of facial skin perturbed by laser resurfacing with a novel, topical hypoxic conditioned culture medium (HCCM) product results in apparent, accelerated wound recovery time. The HCCM product is conditioned by neonatal fibroblasts under hypoxic conditions and used as the active ingredient in a formulated topical lotion. The HCCM contains significant quantities of growth factors such as vascular endothelial growth factor, keratinocyte growth factor, and interleukin-8. As these molecules are known to play an important role in normal wound healing in vivo, we conducted a pilot clinical evaluation "Proof of Concept" in which individuals, after receiving laser resurfacing, were instructed to use either active or placebo lotion on their abraded skin... CONCLUSIONS: This HCCM product may have broad applications within the field of skin wound repair.
Micro-island damage with a nonablative 1540-nm Er:Glass fractional laser device in human skin. [2009.06]
CONCLUSION: Micro-islands of thermal damage were observed at variable energy parameters. Pathological changes within the skin were clearly dependent on amount of energy and number of passes of the laser treatment. Significantly more superficial damage, accompanied by disruption of the DEJ was observed with multiple passes when compared with single pass at similar fluences. However, with multiple passes, depth of thermal injury did not increase with increasing energies but did disrupt the micro-island array observed with single-pass fractional treatments.
Current role of resurfacing lasers. [2009.06]
Resurfacing lasers have been the treatment of choice for diminishing rhytids and tightening skin... Ultimately either integrated devices which may use fractionated resurfacing, radiofrequency and a sensitizer, or combining different lasers in a single treatment may prove to be the most effective in reducing rhtyides, smoothing the skin topography and tightening the skin envelope.
Beneficial effects of spraying low mineral content thermal spring water after fractional photothermolysis in patients with dermal melasma. [2009.06]
INTRODUCTION: Melasma is a common dermatological skin disease that can now be treated by fractional photothermolysis (fractional resurfacing). Past studies have shown that thermal spring water (TSW) spray can reduce local inflammatory symptoms after dermatological surgery, laser surgery or chemical peelings. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of spraying TSW post-fractional resurfacing treatment in patients with dermal melasma... CONCLUSION: This split-face comparative study conducted in patients with dermal melasma showed that spraying TSW after fractional laser resurfacing significantly reduced short-term adverse effects associated with the procedure.
Nitrogen plasma skin regeneration and aesthetic facial surgery: multicenter evaluation of concurrent treatment. [2009.05]
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of aesthetic facial surgery with concurrent nitrogen plasma skin regeneration... CONCLUSIONS: Combining nitrogen plasma skin regeneration with aesthetic facial surgery enhances outcomes for procedures in the forehead and in the periorbital, midface, and perioral regions. It does not seem to increase the risk of dermatologic or surgical complications for the procedures described herein.
Fractional resurfacing for the treatment of atrophic facial acne scars in asian skin. [2009.05]
BACKGROUND: Atrophic facial acne scars is one of the most common problems in patients with inflammatory acne. Ablative laser resurfacing has unpleasant complications and a long recovery period. Nonablative therapies yield less improvement and satisfaction. The introduction of fractional photothermolysis (FP) is an alternative treatment for atrophic acne scars. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of a nonablative 1,550-nm erbium-doped fiber laser in the FP of atrophic facial acne scars in one treatment session... CONCLUSION: The FP of atrophic facial acne scars resulted in significant improvement even in a single treatment, with good satisfaction and unremarkable side effects.
Fractional photothermolysis for the treatment of hypertrophic scars: clinical experience of eight cases. [2009.05]
BACKGROUND: Hypertrophic scars are common problems and represent a challenging condition to treat. Fractional photothermolysis has been effective at resurfacing photodamaged skin, acne scars, and atrophic scars, but there are few reports on its use for hypertrophic scars. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of 1,550-nm erbium-doped fiber laser treatment of hypertrophic scars in eight patients... CONCLUSION: Hypertrophic scars can be effectively and safely improved with 1,550-nm erbium-doped fiber laser treatment.
Full-face treatments with the 2790-nm erbium:YSGG laser system. [2009.03]
BACKGROUND: Traditional full-face resurfacing has been limited to erbium-doped yttrium aluminium garnet (Er:YAG) and carbon dioxide (CO2) lasers. These devices offer wavelength-specific advantages and disadvantages... CONCLUSION: A 2790-nm laser can be used for skin rejuvenation with a 4 day recovery window.
Complications of fractional CO2 laser resurfacing: four cases. [2009.03]
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Fractional ablative laser therapy is a new modality which will likely be widely used due to its efficacy and limited side-effect profile. It is critical to recognize, characterize, and report complications in order to acknowledge the limits of therapeutic efficacy and to improve the safety of these devices... CONCLUSION: Scarring after fractional CO(2) laser therapy may be due to overly aggressive treatments in sensitive areas (including excessive energy, density, or both), lack of technical finesse, associated infection, or idiopathic. Care should be taken when treating sensitive areas such as the eyelids, upper neck, and especially the lower neck and chest by using lower energy and density. Postoperative infections may lead to scarring and may be prevented by careful taking of history, vigilant postoperative monitoring and/or prophylactic antibiotics. Copyright 2009 Wiley-Liss, Inc.
The effects of multiple passes on the epidermal thermal damage pattern in nonablative fractional resurfacing. [2009.02]
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Nonablative fractional resurfacing is a concept of cutaneous re-modeling whereby laser-induced microscopic treatment zones (MTZs) are surrounded by normal viable tissue. Such thermal damage pattern with a small diameter of individual lesions allows fast re-epithelialization with minimal side effects. The purpose of this in vitro study was to determine the fraction of thermal injury per unit surface area (fill factor) and lesion size in relation to pulse energy and number of passes... CONCLUSION: We have described the fill factor as it relates to the number of passes and have demonstrated that the average size of individual lesions depends on the number of passes. Clustering of MTZs lead to the development of MTC, the average size of which increased with the number of passes. The clinical implications of these findings are contingent on further studies. (c) 2009 Wiley-Liss, Inc.
Ablative skin resurfacing with a novel microablative CO2 laser. [2009.02]
Carbon dioxide (CO2) laser skin resurfacing has been a mainstay of facial rejuvenation since its introduction in the mid 1990s. Recently, a new generation of fractional or microablative CO2 lasers has been introduced to the marketplace... Results demonstrated greater than 50% improvement in almost all patients with those undergoing treatment for wrinkles, epidermal pigment or solar elastosis deriving the greatest change for the better (>75%).
A prospective study of fractional scanned nonsequential carbon dioxide laser resurfacing: a clinical and histopathologic evaluation. [2009.02]
BACKGROUND: Although unparalleled in its efficacy, carbon dioxide (CO2) laser resurfacing has a high risk:benefit ratio. A modified device uses a novel handpiece and software to deliver nonsequential fractional ablative CO2 laser exposures. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of this fractional ablative, scanned, nonsequential CO2 laser in the treatment of photo-damaged skin and to evaluate histologic and ultrastructural changes after the treatment... CONCLUSION: Nonsequential scanned fractional CO2 laser resurfacing can lead to improvement in photo-damaged skin, accompanied by histologic and ultrastructural evidence of wound repair and subsequent new collagen formation.
Update on perioral cosmetic enhancement. [2008.08]
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: As our understanding of the perioral region advances and procedures available for its treatment increase, we are more able to successfully treat the aged perioral region with minimal risk.
Successful treatment of acneiform scarring with CO2 ablative fractional resurfacing. [2008.08]
BACKGROUND: Acneiform scarring after severe episodes of acne is a common cosmetic concern, treatable by a variety of modalities with varying degrees of success. Ablative CO(2) laser resurfacing, while effective, is associated with an undesirable side effects profile, lengthy recovery period, and risk of infection as well as potential pigmentary alterations. Newer modalities using the principles of fractional photothermolysis (FP) create patterns of tiny microscopic wounds surrounded by undamaged tissue beneath the skin with an erbium-doped 1,550 nm laser. These devices produce more modest results in many cases than traditional carbon dioxide (CO(2)) lasers but with fewer side effects and shorter recovery periods. A novel ablative 30 W CO(2) laser device uses a technique called ablative fractional resurfacing (AFR), combines CO(2) ablation with a FP system... CONCLUSION: Successfully combining ablative technology with FP, AFR treatments constitute a safe and effective treatment modality for acneiform scarring. (c) 2008 Wiley-Liss, Inc.
Novel use of erbium:YAG (2,940-nm) laser for fractional ablative photothermolysis in the treatment of photodamaged facial skin: a pilot study. [2008.08]
BACKGROUND: The use of CO2 or conventional erbium laser ablation or more recent nonablative laser photothermolysis for skin rejuvenation is associated with significant disadvantages. OBJECTIVE: The objective was to assess the efficacy of the erbium:YAG laser (2,940 nm) using the "ablative" fractional resurfacing mode to improve photodamaged skin... CONCLUSIONS: Fractional ablative photothermolysis using erbium:YAG laser (2,940 nm) is a promising option for skin resurfacing with reduced risk and downtime compared to existing laser methods.
Long-term results of carbon dioxide laser resurfacing of the face. [2008.07]
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the long-term effectiveness of, and the complications associated with, carbon dioxide laser treatment of rhytidosis and solar aging... CONCLUSION: Our findings show that carbon dioxide laser resurfacing is a safe and effective treatment for facial rhytids.
Split-face comparison of the erbium micropeel with intense pulsed light. [2008.06]
BACKGROUND: A variety of photorejuvenative techniques have been utilized to reverse the signs of cutaneous photoaging, including ablative and nonablative laser resurfacing as well as light-based devices. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this split-face randomized prospective open-label trial was to determine the effectiveness of sequential erbium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Er:YAG) laser versus intense pulsed light (IPL) for the treatment of mild to moderate facial photodamage... CONCLUSIONS: While low-fluence erbium resurfacing has a modest effect on facial photodamage, patients preferred IPL because it resulted in less downtime. The authors have indicated no significant interest with commercial supporters.
The spectrum of laser skin resurfacing: nonablative, fractional, and ablative laser resurfacing. [2008.05]
The drive to attain cosmetic facial enhancement with minimal risk and rapid recovery has inspired the field of nonsurgical skin rejuvenation. Laser resurfacing was introduced in the 1980s with continuous wave carbon dioxide (CO(2)) lasers; however, because of a high rate of side effects, including scarring, short-pulse, high-peak power, and rapidly scanned, focused-beam CO(2) lasers and normal-mode erbium-doped yttrium aluminium garnet lasers were developed, which remove skin in a precisely controlled manner...
Side effects and complications of fractional laser photothermolysis: experience with 961 treatments. [2008.03]
BACKGROUND: A novel 1,550-nm erbium-doped laser (Fraxel, Reliant Technologies Inc.) has been shown to be effective in the treatment of photodamaged skin and scars with minimal postoperative recovery; however, studies evaluating its side effects and complication rates have been limited. PURPOSE: The purpose was to determine the frequency and range of side effects and complications associated with fractional photothermolysis treatment... CONCLUSIONS: Fractional laser skin treatment is associated with a relatively low complication rate. Side effects and complications observed in this study were temporary and did not result in long-term or significantly severe sequelae (e.g., scarring).
Full-face carbon dioxide laser resurfacing: a 10-year follow-up descriptive study. [2008.03]
BACKGROUND: The purposes of this study were to retrospectively compare the 1-, 5-, and 10-year cosmetic outcomes of full-face carbon dioxide laser resurfacing using the SilkTouch technology, and analyze its advantages, disadvantages, and long-term results... CONCLUSIONS: The authors' early experience with the carbon dioxide laser was excellent, but after 1 year, they noticed lines of demarcation between treated and nontreated skin or persistent erythema. After 5 and 10 years, advantages were maintenance of good skin texture, ablation of fine wrinkles, and long-term correction of skin pigmentation. Disadvantages included permanent hypopigmentation of the mandible-neck junction, telangiectasia, and possible accentuation of skin redundancy.
Correlation of histological findings of single session Er:YAG skin fractional resurfacing with various passes and energies and the possible clinical implications. [2008.03]
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Ablative fractional resurfacing shows promise for skin resurfacing and tightening and also to improve treatment of epidermal and dermal pigmentary disorders. This study aimed at determining any correlation between epidermal ablation and effects on the dermis when using an Er:YAG laser in ablative fractional resurfacing mode... CONCLUSION: In this study, we have demonstrated that high density fractional Er:YAG laser energy in a single session with multiple passes targeted not only the skin surface with elimination of the epidermis, but could also achieve heat deposition in the upper dermis. When performing ablative fractional resurfacing with an Er:YAG laser, treatment of varying degrees of damage could be achieved by varying the number of passes. (c) 2008 Wiley-Liss, Inc.
Micro-fractional ablative skin resurfacing with two novel erbium laser systems. [2008.02]
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Fractional ablation offers the potential benefits of full-surface ablative skin resurfacing while minimizing adverse effects. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the safety, damage profile, and efficacy of erbium fractional lasers... CONCLUSION: The clinical observations and histology findings demonstrate that micro-fractional ablative treatment with 2,790 and 2,940 nm erbium lasers resulted in safe and effective wrinkle reduction with minimal patient downtime. The depth and width of the ablated microcolumns and varying extent of surrounding coagulation can be controlled and used to design new treatment procedures targeted for specific indications and areas such as moderate to severe rhytides and photodamaged skin.
Fractional photothermolysis for photoaging of hands. [2008.01]
CONCLUSION: Fractional resurfacing appears to be an effective and safe treatment modality for correcting both the pigmentary and the textural aspects of photoaging of the hand.
Enhanced efficacy of photodynamic therapy after fractional resurfacing: fractional photodynamic rejuvenation. [2007.08]
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Conventional ablative resurfacing is the gold standard for removing signs of cutaneous photodamage. Despite the excellent results one can achieve with this technique, it is accompanied with significant downtime and risks. Fractional resurfacing and photodynamic therapy (PDT) with aminolevulinic acid (ALA) have been used to improve the signs of photodamage with less downtime. However, independently they do not yield results as good as ablative resurfacing. This pilot study will examine the potential for synergistic effects of combining fractional resurfacing and ALA-PDT... CONCLUSION: This pilot study shows a potential for enhanced clinical results when using combined fractional resurfacing and ALA-PDT compared to fractional resurfacing alone.
The prevalence and risk factors of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation after fractional resurfacing in Asians. [2007.06]
CONCLUSION: Both the density and energy of the treatment determines the risk of PIH in dark-skinned patients. Density may be of more important but further studies are necessary to determine this. Cooling to prevent bulk tissue heating is also important, especially in small anatomical areas. By using adequate parameters, the risk of PIH in dark-skinned patients can be significantly reduced. (c) 2007 Wiley-Liss, Inc.
Fractional photothermolysis for the treatment of telangiectatic matting: a case report. [2007.06]
BACKGROUND: Recent reports have demonstrated clinical and histologic evidence of the potential benefit of fractional photothermolysis (1550 nm Fraxel SR laser) for the treatment of dermal vascular lesions. This report evaluated the potential efficacy of fractional photothermolysis for the treatment of matted telangiectasias... CONCLUSION: Fractional photothermolysis is a potentially effective modality for the treatment of matted telangiectasias and warrants further studies. No long-term adverse events were noted and the safety profile appears to be fairly broad.
Effect of laser resurfacing on p53 expression in photoaged facial skin. [2007.06]
BACKGROUND: p53 overexpression has been reported in photoaged skin. Meanwhile, p53 gene mutations have been implicated as an important factor in the pathogenesis of ultraviolet (UV) light-induced skin cancer. OBJECTIVE: The objective was to evaluate the effect of laser resurfacing on the epidermal thickness and expression of p53 in photoaged skin... CONCLUSION: The decrease in epidermal p53 expression after CO(2) and Er:YAG lasers may account for some of the benefits of resurfacing on the epidermis, as well as prevention of actinic neoplasia by adjusting any disturbance in the proliferation/apoptosis balance observed in photoaged facial skin.
A pilot study on the use of a plasma skin regeneration device (Portrait PSR3) in full facial rejuvenation procedures. [2007.06]
A new modality, the Portrait plasma skin regeneration (PSR(3)) system, allows precise and rapid treatment of photo-damaged skin, with controlled thermal injury and modification. Radio frequency (RF) energy converts nitrogen gas into plasma within the handpiece.The Rhytec Portrait PSR(3) system provides an attractive alternative to standard lasers that is well tolerated by patients, stimulates collagen remodeling, and provides excellent clinical outcomes.
Fractionated photothermolysis: the Fraxel 1550-nm glass fiber laser treatment. [2007.05]
The carbon dioxide laser has been long considered to be the gold standard for cosmetic skin resurfacing. Although Fraxel laser treatment results are in general not as dramatic as with carbon dioxide lasering, they still are remarkable, measurable, and consistent...
Fractional photothermolysis: a novel aesthetic laser surgery modality. [2007.05]
The ubiquity of increased sun exposure, oral contraceptives, and phototoxic drugs has led to an increased prevalence of conditions such as dyschromia, melasma, rhytides, and other signs of photoaging over the past few decades... This review sheds light on the technical aspects, biologic mechanisms, and clinical effects of fractional photothermolysis that help set it apart from previous modes of laser surgery.
Prospective direct comparison study of fractional resurfacing using different fluences and densities for skin rejuvenation in Asians. [2007.04]
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Fractional resurfacing is a new concept of cutaneous remodeling whereby laser-induced zones of microthermal injury are surrounded by normal untreated tissue. The aim of this study is to compare the efficacy and complications of Fraxel laser treatment when using different fluences and density settings... CONCLUSION: Increased density was more likely to produce swelling, redness, and hyperpigmentation when compared to increased energy. Patient satisfaction is significantly higher when their skin is treated with high fluences, but not when patients' skin is treated with high densities. (c) 2007 Wiley-Liss, Inc.
The use of fractional laser photothermolysis for the treatment of atrophic scars. [2007.03]
BACKGROUND: Patients with atrophic scars commonly seek treatment for their removal but are often concerned about the prolonged recovery, short-lived results, and/or ineffectiveness of available therapies. A novel treatment using a 1,550-nm erbium-doped fiber laser to induce fractional photothermolysis of treated skin has been used to resurface photodamaged skin but has not been studied previously in patients with atrophic scars to determine its effectiveness for this condition. PURPOSE: To determine the effectiveness and safety of 1,550-nm erbium-doped fiber laser treatment on atrophic scars... CONCLUSIONS: Atrophic scars can be effectively and safely reduced with 1,550-nm erbium-doped fiber laser treatment.
Fraxel skin resurfacing. [2007.03]
Fractional photothermolysis is a new skin resurfacing laser technology for treating wrinkles, melanocytic pigmentation, scars, and photodamaged skin. Treatment with the Fraxel laser (Reliant Technologies, Inc.) creates microzones of injury in the skin that are surrounded by normal intervening skin that rapidly heals the injured tissue...
Fractional resurfacing for the treatment of hypopigmented scars: a pilot study. [2007.03]
BACKGROUND: Treatments for hypopigmented scars have shown limited efficacy and variable safety profiles. OBJECTIVE This study evaluated the safety and efficacy of fractional resurfacing (1,550-nm Fraxel SR laser, Reliant Technologies, Mountain View, CA) for the treatment of hypopigmented scars on the face in seven patients... CONCLUSION: Fractional resurfacing is a potentially effective modality for the treatment of hypopigmented scarring on the face. No adverse effects were observed.
Evaluation of plasma skin regeneration technology in low-energy full-facial rejuvenation. [2007.02]
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the use of multiple, low-energy, full-face plasma skin regeneration treatments... CONCLUSIONS: Plasma skin regeneration using the multiple low-energy treatment technique allows significant successful treatment of photodamaged facial skin with minimal downtime. Results are comparable to a single high-energy treatment, but with less healing time.
Fractional photothermolysis: treatment of facial and nonfacial cutaneous photodamage with a 1,550-nm erbium-doped fiber laser. [2007.01]
PURPOSE: To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a novel nonablative 1,550 nm erbium-doped fiber laser in the treatment of facial and non-facial photodamaged skin... CONCLUSION: The nonablative 1,550 nm erbium-doped fiber laser is an effective treatment for facial and non-facial photodamage, rhytides, and dyspigmentation with a favorable recovery and side effect profile.
Clinical trial of a laser device called fractional photothermolysis system for acne scars. [2006.09]
Ablative laser resurfacing is an effective treatment for acne scars. However, edema and prolonged erythema are common...
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