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

Nonablative laser treatment of wrinkles: meeting the objective? Assessment by 25 dermatologists
May 2004
To cite this article: D. Kopera, J. Smolle, S. Kaddu, H. Kerl (2004)
Nonablative laser treatment of wrinkles: meeting the objective? Assessment by 25 dermatologists
British Journal of Dermatology 150 (5), 936Ò939.
doi:10.1111/j.1365-2133.2004.05873.x
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D. Kopera, J. Smolle, S. Kaddu and H. KerlDepartment of Dermatology, University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 8, A-8036 Graz, Austria
Daisy Kopera.
E-mail: daisy.kopera@uni-graz.at
Summary

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 IIÒIV) with periorbital wrinkling class IÒII 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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