Histologic Evaluation of a Q-switched Nd:YAG Laser in the Nonablative Treatment of Wrinkles

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Journal Dermatol Surg

Date 2001 Aug 9

PMID 11493299

Citations 12

Authors

D J Goldberg

S Silapunt

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Abstract

Background: A variety of nonablative dermal remodeling techniques are currently available. The Q-switched Nd:YAG laser, in addition to its role in tattoo removal, hair removal, and vascular and pigmented lesion treatment, may also play a role in dermal remodeling for the treatment of wrinkles. The histologic changes seen in human skin after Q-switched Nd:YAG laser exposure have yet to be evaluated.

Objective: To study histologic changes after the use of a Q-switched Nd:YAG laser in the nonablative treatment of photoaged skin.

Methods: Sun-damaged infrauricular skin from six female subjects was exposed to a Q-switched Nd:YAG laser at fluences of 7 J/cm2 with two laser passes. Histologic examinations were performed before laser treatment and 3 months later.

Results: Biopsy specimens showed slight fibrosis in the superficial papillary dermis with unremarkable epidermal changes.

Conclusion: The Q-switched Nd:YAG laser produced morphologic changes similar to, but lesser in degree, than those seen with both CO2 and Er:YAG laser resurfacing.

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