Millisecond 1064-nm neodymium:YAG laser treatment of facial telangiectases.

Abstract

BACKGROUND:

Millisecond pulse duration 1064-nm Neodymium:YAG (Nd:YAG) lasers have been shown to be effective in the treatment of some lower leg telangiectases.

OBJECTIVE:

To evaluate the efficacy and complication rate of a millisecond pulse duration 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser in the treatment of facial telangiectases.

METHODS:

Fifteen subjects were evaluated.

RESULTS:

Moderate to significant improvement was seen in 73% patients at day 30 and in 80% of patients at 3 months. These results were seen in the treatment of both blue/red and red facial telangiectases.

CONCLUSION:

The millisecond pulse duration 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser is effective for treatment of facial telangiectases.

• Authors: Dale M Sarradet, Mussarrat Hussain, David J Goldberg
• Journal: Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.] (Dermatol Surg) Vol. 29 Issue 1 Pg. 56-8 (Jan 2003) ISSN: 1076-0512 [Print] United States
• PMID: 12534513 (Publication Type: Evaluation Study, Journal Article)

Topics

• Facial Dermatoses (surgery)
• Humans
• Laser Coagulation (methods)
• Prospective Studies
• Telangiectasis (surgery)
• Treatment Outcome