Non-sequential fractional ultrapulsed CO2 resurfacing of photoaged facial skin: preliminary clinical report.
J Cosmet Laser Ther
; 9(4): 218-25, 2007 Dec.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-17963138
ABSTRACT
This study evaluates results, adverse side effects and downtime of the protocol 'ActiveFX' for photodamaged facial skin. A non-sequential fractional ultrapulsed CO2 laser with specific settings is used in addition to a new computer pattern generator (CPG). From September 2006 to March 2007, 55 patients underwent this new 'soft' single-session, single-pass and full-face ablative fractional treatment. The patients were evaluated at baseline and 1 and 3 months after the treatment using a five-point scale. Seven aspects of photodamaged skin were recorded global score, fine lines, mottled pigmentation, sallow complexion, tactile roughness, coarse wrinkles and telangiectasias. The results were compared with a non-parametric statistical test, the Wilcoxon's exact test. Eight patients received a double-pass treatment on the crow's feet regions and the improvement of the coarse wrinkles was analyzed with a quartile grading scale. Significant differences (p<0.05) between baseline and 1 and 3 months post-treatment were observed for all features except telangiectasias. Coarse wrinkles presented a good improvement only in the regions submitted to a double-pass. Minimal and isolated adverse side effects were noted and the downtime was very low. Non-sequential fractional ultrapulsed CO2 light treatment ('ActiveFX') can be considered an excellent alternative for photodamaged facial skin.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pigmentation Disorders
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Carbon Dioxide
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Skin Aging
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Lasers, Solid-State
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Guideline
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Limits:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Language:
En
Journal:
J Cosmet Laser Ther
Journal subject:
DERMATOLOGIA
Year:
2007
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Italia