Comparative Evaluation of 15 Laser and Perfluorodecalin Combinations for Tattoo Removal. Issue 7 (1st December 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hardy, Curtis L.; Kollipara, Ramya; Hoss, Elika; Goldman, Mitchel P.
• Is Part Of: Lasers in surgery and medicine. Volume 52:Issue 7(2020)
• Page Start: 583
• Page End: 585
• Publication Date: 2019-12-01
• Subjects: tattoo removal -- PFD -- tattoo -- 755 -- 1064 -- CO2; Lasers in medicine -- Periodicals; Lasers in surgery -- Periodicals; 617
• DOI: 10.1002/lsm.23197
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0196-8092

Abstract

Abstract : Background and Objectives: We present a case of laser tattoo removal treated with 15 different combinations using picosecond 1064 nm, picosecond 755 nm, nanosecond 755 nm, and a fractionated CO2 laser, both with and without a perfluorodecalin (PFD) patch to ascertain the most effective approach. Study Design/Materials and Methods: A single lower extremity black tattoo was divided into 15 treatment sections allowing for testing of various laser and PFD combinations. Sectioned treatment was conducted until a treatment superiority was noted. Results: After two sessions using sectioned combination treatments with a 4‐week interval clinically significant results were produced. Conclusions: The combination of picosecond 1064 nm, picosecond 755 nm, and a fractionated CO2 laser without the PFD patch showed superior clinical improvement over the other combinations. Lasers Surg. Med. © 2019 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.