The effects of a high glycerin content hydrogel premolded mask dressing on post-laser resurfacing wounds.
J Cosmet Laser Ther
; 13(4): 162-5, 2011 Aug.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Laser resurfacing for the rejuvenation of facial skin remains a popular cosmetic procedure. Postoperative care for laser resurfacing is important to optimize healing, reduce pain and minimize complications.OBJECTIVE:
To compare the efficacy of the new dressing against placebo (Vaseline® cream) after ErYAG laser resurfacing.METHODS:
Fifteen patients between 45 and 72 years of age with facial wrinkles were enrolled in the study. Patients underwent full-face ErYAG procedures. The wounds were then dressed one side of the face was treated with Vaseline and the other with a hydrogel dressing. Erythema, edema, pigmentation, average time of re-epithelization, pain score, itching, clinical evaluation of infection, crust formation and acidity were documented.RESULTS:
The hydrogel dressing decreased postoperative morbidity. The site treated by hydrogel showed a shorter epithelial healing time than the Vaseline site. The dressing relieved the immediate pain of facial resurfacing as well as preventing crust formation and itching.CONCLUSION:
A hydrogel dressing is a better and suitable alternative to the open technique to manage post-laser wound healing.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Rejuvenescimento
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Hidrogel de Polietilenoglicol-Dimetacrilato
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Curativos Hidrocoloides
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Lasers de Estado Sólido
Tipo de estudo:
Clinical_trials
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Etiology_studies
Limite:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2011
Tipo de documento:
Article