Initial Clinical Evaluation of the NovaScan Carbon Dioxide Laser Handpiece

background. This report summarizes an institutional review board‐approved 6‐month study with the NovaPulse carbon dioxide (CO2) laser utilizing the NovaScan handpiece in facial skin resurfacing applications. objective. This study comprised the initial clinical evaluation (pre‐FDA approval) of this d...

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Published in:Dermatologic surgery 1998-03, Vol.24 (3), p.369-371
Main Author: KOCH, R. JAMES
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Dermatologic Surgical Procedures
Evaluation Studies as Topic
Face
Humans
Laser Therapy - instrumentation
Medical sciences
Patient Satisfaction
Postoperative Complications
Radiotherapy. Instrumental treatment. Physiotherapy. Reeducation. Rehabilitation, orthophony, crenotherapy. Diet therapy and various other treatments (general aspects)
Rhytidoplasty - instrumentation
Technology. Biomaterials. Equipments. Material. Instrumentation
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Summary:background. This report summarizes an institutional review board‐approved 6‐month study with the NovaPulse carbon dioxide (CO2) laser utilizing the NovaScan handpiece in facial skin resurfacing applications. objective. This study comprised the initial clinical evaluation (pre‐FDA approval) of this device. methods. A total of 54 patients underwent 56 laser procedures: 36 full face and 20 regional procedures. results. Following healing, there was a 91% satisfaction rate. The mean laser‐on times were: full face, 27 min; perioral, 7 min; periorbital, 3 min; glabellar, 2.5 min; scar, 5 min; and epidermal lesions, 6 min. conclusions. The NovaScan CO2 laser handpiece is a safe tool for skin resurfacing. In its initial use over a 6‐month period there were no device‐related complications.
ISSN:1076-0512
1524-4725
DOI:10.1111/j.1524-4725.1998.tb04169.x