A novel method of facial rejuvenation using a 2940-nm erbium:YAG laser with spatially modulated ablation: a pilot study

The objective of this study was to determine the efficacy and safety of a novel method of facial rejuvenation using a 2940-nm erbium:YAG laser with Spatially Modulated Ablation™. A pilot study was performed in 16 women with moderate to severe signs of facial aging relative to chronological age, who...

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Published in:Lasers in medical science 2016-09, Vol.31 (7), p.1465-1471
Main Authors: Trelles, MA, Khomchenko, V., Alcolea, J. M., Martínez-Carpio, P. A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Ablation
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Dentistry
Effectiveness
Face
Face - radiation effects
Facial
Female
Histology
Humans
Laser surgery
Laser Therapy - adverse effects
Lasers
Lasers, Solid-State - adverse effects
Lasers, Solid-State - therapeutic use
Medical services
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Middle Aged
Optical Devices
Optics
Original Article
Patients
Photonics
Pilot Projects
Pilots
Quantum Optics
Rejuvenation
Safety
Skin - radiation effects
Skin Aging - radiation effects
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Summary:The objective of this study was to determine the efficacy and safety of a novel method of facial rejuvenation using a 2940-nm erbium:YAG laser with Spatially Modulated Ablation™. A pilot study was performed in 16 women with moderate to severe signs of facial aging relative to chronological age, who underwent two treatment sessions with an Er:YAG laser coupled to the RecoSMA™ technology (Linline, Minsk, Belarus). The whole face was treated in all patients. Clinical efficacy, tolerance, adverse effects, complications, and histological changes due to the treatment were evaluated. Clinical photographs and biopsies were taken before treatment and 3 months after the second treatment session. All patients completed the study and presented no significant complications. Histological changes in the epidermis and dermis as a result of treatment were found. Fine lines, wrinkles, and overall facial aging improved significantly ( p  
ISSN:0268-8921
1435-604X
DOI:10.1007/s10103-016-2010-z