Clinical efficacy of the dual-pulsed Q-switched neodymium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet laser: Comparison with conservative mode. (December 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kim, Byung Wook; Lee, Mi Hye; Chang, Sung Eun; Yun, Woo Jin; Won, Chong Hyun; Lee, Mi Woo; Choi, Jee Ho; Moon, Kee Chan
• Is Part Of: Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy. Volume 15:Number 6(2013:Dec.)
• Page Start: 340
• Page End: 341
• Publication Date: 2013-12
• Subjects: Nd:YAG laser -- dual pulse -- subcellular photothermolysis; Skin -- Laser surgery -- Periodicals; Surgery, Plastic -- Periodicals; 617.477
• DOI: 10.3109/14764172.2013.814463
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1476-4172

Abstract

Abstract: The quality (Q)-switched neodymium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Nd:YAG) laser is one of the first non-ablative lasers to be used for facial resurfacing and photorejuvenation. Recently, the method of low-fluence Q-switched Nd:YAG lasers known as 'laser toning' has been used for non-ablative skin rejuvenation and for the treatment of melasma in Asian countries. We report our experience of using a novel Q-switched Nd:YAG laser that was operated as a dual pulse at half fluence and 140-μs intervals compared with conservative mode laser.