A prospective study of the improvement in periorbital wrinkles and eyebrow elevation with a novel fractional CO2 laser--the fractional eyelift.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to assess the efficacy and safety of a new fractional CO2 laser system for improving periorbital rhytids, tightening skin and elevating the eyebrow. MATERIALS AND METHODS: One hundred subjects with periocular wrinkles, tissue laxity, photoaged skin and moderate dermatochalasis of the face were prospectively treated one to four times in the periorbital area with a fractional CO2 laser device equipped with a scanning handpiece. Improvements in eyelid wrinkles, crow's feet and skin laxity were evaluated photographically by two blinded, independent observers. Eyebrow elevation was measured by the investigators. Subjects also scored satisfaction and tolerability. RESULTS: Approximately half of subjects achieved or maintained 26-50% improvement at 12 months. Nearly 40% of subjects maintained 1-2 mm elevation of the brow at six and 12 months after treatment. Subject satisfaction was high and the procedure was well tolerated. Mild-to-moderate erythema and edema persisted for up to three to four days. CONCLUSION: Treatment with a fractional CO2 laser device improves periorbital rhytids, tightens skin and elevates the eyebrow with minimal adverse effects.

A multicentre trial of the epilation efficacy of a new, large spot size, constant spectrum emission IPL device.

This study assesses the efficacy of a new, low fluence, constant spectrum IPL device. In three European centres, 52 females underwent epilation of one arm axilla with the new IPL, the contralateral axilla serving as a treatment control. Satisfied patients at the 1-month assessment received no further treatments and in the other patients up to five further monthly sessions were given. Clinical photography was taken at the pretreatment baseline and at approximately 1 month later. Side effects and hair attributes were graded. Patient satisfaction was graded. All patients completed the study: 11 required one treatment, with eight, 13, 11 and nine requiring two, three, four and five sessions, respectively. Side effects were minimal. A total of 44 patients were very satisfied with the final result, eight were somewhat satisfied and no patient expressed dissatisfaction, giving an overall satisfaction score of 84.6%. In all cases, hair regrowth in the treated side was finer and lighter. The greatest efficacy was seen in coarse dark hair in darker skin, and least efficacy was noted in fine blonde hair in lighter skin. Epilation with this constant spectrum IPL was safe, effective, well tolerated, and with high patient satisfaction. Repeated sessions were required in some patients with lighter hair and skin.