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Laser skin resurfacing with a novel portable erbium:YAG laser
Authors:
Khalil A. Khatri a;
James Gordon b;
Lalitha Garamela a
| Affiliations: | a Skin & Laser Surgery Center of New England, Chelmsford, MA, USA |
| b Westchester Eye Associates, White Plains, NY, USA |
DOI:
10.1080/14764170600607202
Publication Frequency:
4 issues per year
Subject:
Plastic & Esthetic Surgery;
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Previously published as:
Journal of Cutaneous Laser Therapy
(1462-883X)
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Abstract
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 I-III 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 5-6 J/cm2 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 2-7 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 5-6 J/cm2, 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 |
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