2015
DOI: 10.1097/dss.0000000000000244
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Analysis of Incidence of Bulla Formation After Tattoo Treatment Using the Combination of the Picosecond Alexandrite Laser and Fractionated CO2 Ablation

Abstract: This study shows a significant decrease in bulla formation associated with tattoo treatment when fractionated CO2 ablation is added to the picosecond Alexandrite laser, which is consistent with observations from a previous case series. This is important because decreasing extensive blistering likely results in increased patient satisfaction and willingness to return for future treatments.

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“…The definitions of the outcome measures varied among the studies. Seven trials explored the use of either 1064 nm (Nd:YAG) [15], 755 nm [16,18,20], 795 nm [13], 758 nm [14], or frequency-doubled 1064/532 nm [17] lasers for the treatment of mainly black and blue tattoos. One of the trials explored the use of frequency-doubled 1064/532-nm lasers for the treatment of yellow tattoos [19].…”
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“…The definitions of the outcome measures varied among the studies. Seven trials explored the use of either 1064 nm (Nd:YAG) [15], 755 nm [16,18,20], 795 nm [13], 758 nm [14], or frequency-doubled 1064/532 nm [17] lasers for the treatment of mainly black and blue tattoos. One of the trials explored the use of frequency-doubled 1064/532-nm lasers for the treatment of yellow tattoos [19].…”
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“…Eight studies fulfilled the eligibility criteria, including two non-randomized controlled trials in animal models [13,14] and clinical studies with 160 participants bearing 182 tattoos. The clinical studies included one non-randomized controlled trial [15], two noncontrolled prospective trials [16,17], two case series [18,19], and one retrospective case-control study that only investigated side effects [20]. The trials' characteristics are detailed in Tables 1 and 2.…”
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“…Anecdotal case reports have documented better responses to combined treatment with a fractionated CO 2 laser and QS ruby laser compared with QS laser treatment alone, and this method may reduce the risk of bulla formation (Weiss & Geronemus, 2011). In a retrospective study of 81 patients, 30% of patients treated with the picosecond 755 nm alexandrite laser alone developed blistering, compared with none of the patients treated with both modalities (Au, Liolios, & Goldman, 2015).…”
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