Abstract | BACKGROUND: OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the improvement in the appearance and topography of acne scarring following application of a 585 nm pulsed dye laser with a temporal profile and pulse duration designed specifically to target healthy microvasculature in the dermis. METHODS: Ten patients (mean age 34.8 years) with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV and shallow to moderately deep, saucerized facial acne scars were enrolled in a prospective trial to receive a single laser treatment of both cheeks. Patients were evaluated at 30, 60, 90, and 120 days to assess the degree of clinical improvement. The evaluation process included assessment of pre- and posttreatment photography by two independent observers, patient assessment surveys, and surface profilometry using silicone imprints in order to quantify the degree of clinical improvement. RESULTS: All 10 patients reported visible cosmetic improvement in the treated areas while surface profilometry showed that, on average, the depth of the acne scars was reduced by 47.8%. No adverse effects of this treatment were reported. CONCLUSION: The treatment of acne scars utilizing a 585 nm pulsed dye laser with a temporal profile and pulse duration designed specifically to target healthy microvasculature in the dermis may be a safe and effective noninvasive alternative for a natural result.
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Authors | Nita Patel, Marc Clement |
Journal | Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.]
(Dermatol Surg)
Vol. 28
Issue 10
Pg. 942-5; discussion 945
(Oct 2002)
ISSN: 1076-0512 [Print] United States |
PMID | 12410680
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Acne Vulgaris
(radiotherapy)
- Adult
- Cicatrix
(radiotherapy)
- Facial Dermatoses
(radiotherapy)
- Female
- Humans
- Low-Level Light Therapy
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Prospective Studies
- Treatment Outcome
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