Laser skin resurfacing with a novel portable erbium:YAG laser

Laser skin resurfacing with a novel portable erbium:YAG laser
May 29, 2006
Khatri, Khalil; Gordon, James; Garamela, Lalitha
IngentaConnect

bstract:
Background and objective . The erbium:YAG laser is a popular modality for laser skin resurfacing (LSR). This study was performed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a new portable Er:YAG laser in the treatment of photo-damaged skin. Methods . Nine patients with skin types IÒIII were treated for rhytides, large pores, pigmented lesions, lentigines and photo-damage. Small facial areas such as the periorbital area, nose, cheeks, and upper lip were treated with one to six passes at 5Ò6 J/cm 2 with a new portable Er:YAG laser. Topical and local anesthesia was used. Results . All treated areas showed improvement and, depending upon the number of passes, re-epithelialization was complete within 2Ò7 days. The intense erythema resolved within 7 days and there was blending of treated and untreated areas within 2 weeks. Conclusion . The technique of applying a tailored number of 5Ò6 J/cm 2 , 300 µs pulses of a new portable Er:YAG laser to small areas appears to be safe and effective. There was minimal discomfort and a high level of patient satisfaction after a relatively short recovery time.
Keywords: Laser resurfacing; Erbium; YAG laser; Portability
Document Type: Research article
DOI: 10.1080/14764170600607202

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