Photorejuvenation for Asian skin by intense pulsed light.
Dermatol Surg
; 27(7): 627-31; discussion 632, 2001 Jul.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Dermabrasion and deep chemical peeling are used in the treatment of photoaged skin. These ablative procedures are effective enough to produce a certain improvement but have often caused postinflammatory hyperpigmentation among Asian patients. To avoid such adverse effects, a new, nonablative procedure has been sought.OBJECTIVE:
To determine the effectiveness of photorejuvenation for Asian skin using intense pulsed light (IPL). The specific parameters used, improvement ratios, side-effects, and downtime required are also discussed.METHODS:
Ninety-seven patients were treated for photoaging using IPL. The cutoff filters of 550 nm and 570 nm were utilized for three to six treatments at intervals of 2 to 3 weeks.RESULTS:
Treatment results were evaluated and rated by both patients and physicians at the end of the third treatment based on improvement in pigmentation, telangiectasia, and skin texture. A combined rating of "good" or "excellent" was given to more than 90% of the patients for pigmentation, more than 83% for telangiectasia, and more than 65% for skin texture. There were some minor complications in four cases one had erythema that continued to the next day and three had minor blisters leaving no marks.CONCLUSION:
Photorejuvenation using IPL is a completely safe and effective procedure even for Asian skin. It will be increasingly used for skin rejuvenation in the future.
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Fototerapia
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Envejecimiento de la Piel
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Pueblo Asiatico
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Dermatol Surg
Asunto de la revista:
DERMATOLOGIA
Año:
2001
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