Tag: Lasers / Laser Surgery
High-Intensity Focused U/S With Cooling Destroys Adipocytes
Reduction in waist circumference in human volunteers; pain tolerable without bruising
Skin Pigmentation, Fluence Determine IPL Side Effects
Single dose of ultraviolet radiation after intense pulsed light does not amplify side effects
Er:YAG + SMA Safe, Effective for Facial Skin Rejuvenation
Reduced recovery time compared to conventional lasers such as carbon dioxide laser
Multiple, Sequential Light, Laser Sources No Benefit in Rosacea
Use of multiple sources with ALA-PDT doesn't lead to significant improvement in patient outcome
Lidocaine/Prilocaine Optimal for Deeper Dermal Laser Procedures
Better pain relief for deeper dermal laser treatments for acne keloidalis nuchae, tattoos
Laser Tx of Pigmented Lesions May Obscure Melanoma Diagnosis
In nine of 11 cases identified, no histologic assessment was conducted before laser therapy
Thermal Lipolysis Linked to Reduction in Waist Circumference
Statistically and clinically significant reduction in abdominal circumference three months after tx
Alexandrite Laser Safe, Effective for Port Wine Stains
3 ms pulse more effective than 5 or 10 ms, especially for purple hypertrophic
308-nm Excimer Light Is Tx Option for Alopecia Universalis
Significant effects for some AU patients who are resistant to other treatments
Laser Treatment Helpful for Androgenetic Alopecia
Hair count, thickness improve after treatment with low-level lasers
