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Combined pulsed dye laser and Q‐switched Nd:YAG laser intraumatic facial tattoo removal: A case series
Author(s) -
Bonan Paolo,
Bassi Andrea,
Bruscino Nicola,
Schincaglia Emiliano,
Gavrilova Maria,
Troiano Michela,
Verdelli Alice
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
dermatologic therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.595
H-Index - 68
eISSN - 1529-8019
pISSN - 1396-0296
DOI - 10.1111/dth.13069
Subject(s) - medicine , laser , depigmentation , dye laser , dermatology , surgery , optics , physics
Traumatic tattoos can be treated with several methods, including mechanical and chemical devices. However, they are rarely used due to the high risk of permanent side effects such as scarring and depigmentation. Recently, laser devices, especially the Q‐switched (QS) laser and the pulsed dye laser (PDL), applied in combination, have achieved complete clearance of the lesions without any risk of side effects. Herein, we reported three cases of traumatic facial tattoos successfully treated with combined PDL and QS Nd:YAG laser.