The use of picosecond lasers beyond tattoos

Picosecond lasers are a novel laser with the ability to create a pulse of less than one nanosecond. They have been available in the clinical context since 2012. Dermatologists are now using picosecond lasers regularly for the treatment of blue and green pigment tattoo removal. This article reviews t...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published in:Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy 2016-08, Vol.18 (6), p.345-347
Main Authors: Forbat, E., Al-Niaimi, F.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Humans
Laser
Laser Therapy - methods
Lasers
picosecond
pigmentation
Pigments, Biological - radiation effects
Skin - radiation effects
Tattooing - methods
Citations: Items that this one cites
Items that cite this one
Online Access:Get full text
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
Description
Summary:Picosecond lasers are a novel laser with the ability to create a pulse of less than one nanosecond. They have been available in the clinical context since 2012. Dermatologists are now using picosecond lasers regularly for the treatment of blue and green pigment tattoo removal. This article reviews the use of picosecond lasers beyond tattoo removal. The overall consensus for the use of picosecond lasers beyond tattoo treatment is positive. With examples of this in the treatment of nevus of Ota, minocycline-induced pigmentation, acne scarring, and rhytides.
ISSN:1476-4172
1476-4180
DOI:10.1080/14764172.2016.1188209