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Comparative Evaluation of 15 Laser and Perfluorodecalin Combinations for Tattoo Removal
Author(s) -
Hardy Curtis L.,
Kollipara Ramya,
Hoss Elika,
Goldman Mitchel P.
Publication year - 2020
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.23197
Subject(s) - picosecond , laser , nanosecond , materials science , medicine , surgery , biomedical engineering , optics , physics
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 CO 2 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 CO 2 laser without the PFD patch showed superior clinical improvement over the other combinations. Lasers Surg. Med. © 2019 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.