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Our approach to non‐ablative treatment of photoaging
Author(s) -
Weiss Robert A.,
Weiss Margaret A.,
Beasley Karen L.,
Munavalli Girish
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
lasers in surgery and medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.888
H-Index - 112
eISSN - 1096-9101
pISSN - 0196-8092
DOI - 10.1002/lsm.20199
Subject(s) - photoaging , ablative case , intense pulsed light , dermatology , medicine , rejuvenation , laser , treatment modality , surgery , optics , radiation therapy , physics
Background and Objectives Many laser, light and energy emitting devices are utilized for skin rejuvenation. Study Design/Materials and Methods The clinical approach to multiple problems of photoaging are discussed and an algorithm for approach by problem is presented. Results Clinical use of various modalities such as LED photomodulation, intense pulsed light, pulsed dye laser, KTP laser, radiofrequency and fractional resurfacing are presented with successful parameters, developed over several years, utilized on a daily basis in a busy cosmetic dermatology clinic. Conclusions Significant improvement in the appearance of signs and symptoms of photoaging, including telangiectasias, mottled pigmentation, irregular surface texture, wrinkling and skin sagging can achieved by relatively non‐invasive means. Lasers Surg. Med. 37:2–8, 2005. © 2005 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.