Er:YAG laser skin resurfacing

Sapijaszko, Mariusz; Zachary, Christopher B.

doi:10.1016/s0733-8635(03)00048-2

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“…Resurfacing of the facial skin with CO 2 or erbium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Er:YAG) lasers effectively heats and ablates damaged tissue, causing underlying collagen contraction and new collagen formation that is critical for tissue tightening and wrinkle reduction [1][2][3]. Although the ablative laser techniques are associated with impressive efficacy in reducing periorbital wrinkles and tightening sagging skin, dermabrasion-type side effects following laser surgery are common [4].…”

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Multicenter study of noninvasive radiofrequency for periorbital tissue tightening

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Multicenter study of noninvasive radiofrequency for periorbital tissue tightening

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“…18,19 The Er:YAG laser was introduced into laser resurfacing procedures as an alternative to carbon dioxide laser surgery in the hope of maintaining clinical benefits and decreasing adverse effects. 20 Indeed, Er:YAG allows precise tissue ablation with minimal coagulative damage. 20 Herein we evaluate the effectiveness of transplanta- tion of autologous cultured epidermal grafts bearing a controlled number of melanocytes on Er:YAG laserprepared achromic lesions in 21 patients with different forms of vitiligo.…”

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“…20 Indeed, Er:YAG allows precise tissue ablation with minimal coagulative damage. 20 Herein we evaluate the effectiveness of transplanta- tion of autologous cultured epidermal grafts bearing a controlled number of melanocytes on Er:YAG laserprepared achromic lesions in 21 patients with different forms of vitiligo.…”

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Erbium:YAG Laser and Cultured Epidermis in the Surgical Therapy of Stable Vitiligo

Guerra¹,

Primavera²,

Raskovic³

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Arch Dermatol

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To induce complete and reproducible repigmentation of large "stable" vitiligo lesions by means of autologous cultured epidermal grafts using a rapid, simple, and minimally invasive surgical procedure.Design: Achromic epidermis was removed by means of appropriately settled erbium:YAG laser, and autologous epidermal grafts were applied onto the recipient bed. Melanocyte content was evaluated by dopa reaction. The percentage of repigmentation was calculated using a semiautomatic image analysis system.Setting: A biosafety level 3-type cell culture facility, a surgical ambulatory department, and a dermatological department in a hospital.Patients: Twenty-one patients with different types of vitiligo were admitted to the study and treated with autologous cultured epidermal grafts. Inclusion criteria were failure of at least 2 standard medical approaches; no therapy for at least 12 months; no progression of old lesions or appearance of new lesions; no Koebner phenomenon within the past 18 months; and no autoimmune disorders. Results:The average percentage of repigmentation in 21 patients was 75.9% (1759.7 cm 2 repigmented/2315.8 cm 2 transplanted). Three patients showed a reactivation of their vitiligo and did not show repigmentation. The remaining 18 patients, with 43 distinct lesions, showed an average percentage of repigmentation of 90% (1759.7 cm 2 repigmented/1953.4 cm 2 transplanted).Conclusions: Under appropriate conditions, cultured epidermal grafts induce complete repigmentation of stable vitiligo lesions. Erbium:YAG laser surgery can supply a fast and precise tool for disepithelialization, hence allowing treatment of large vitiligo lesions during a single surgical operation.

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“…The variablepulsed Er:YAG (CO3, Cynosure, Chelms-ford, MA, USA) system has a range of pulse durations from 500 μs to 10 ms, with the longer pulses effecting coagulation and thermal injury similar to the CO2 laser. 16 As a group, these lasers have been shown to produce deeper tissue vaporization, greater control of hemostasis, and collagen contraction. This translates into greater clinical improvement in mildto-moderate acne scars than their short-pulsed predecessors and thus represent a good compromise between CO2 and earlier generation Er:YAG laser.…”

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Laser treatment for post acne scars– A review

2013

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Background: For years, there was no successful treatment for acne scars. Now, things have changed. With the development of new technologies, those suffering from acne scarring have multiple options to improve the tone and texture of the skin. Laser treatments, including ablative and non ablative laser skin resurfacing are among available treatment options. Methods: The aim of writing this paper is to review information about acne scarring, as well as potential treatments by laser. The paper will first concentrate on introduction and classification of acne scarring, then go on to treatment modalities specifically by laser. This paper will also focus on post treatment recovery time, side effects and methods to prevent and treat those side effects. Conclusion: Ultimate goal of any intervention in acne scarring is not total cure or perfection; rather it is making scars less visible. Nepal Journal of Medical Sciences | Volume 02 | Number 02 | July-December 2013 | Page 165-170 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/njms.v2i2.8970

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Er:YAG laser skin resurfacing

Cited by 48 publications

References 63 publications

Multicenter study of noninvasive radiofrequency for periorbital tissue tightening

Multicenter study of noninvasive radiofrequency for periorbital tissue tightening

Erbium:YAG Laser and Cultured Epidermis in the Surgical Therapy of Stable Vitiligo

Laser treatment for post acne scars– A review

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