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Retrospective photographic review of nontattoo indications treated by picosecond laser
Author(s) -
Mehrabi Joseph N.,
Friedman Or,
AlNiaimi Firas,
Artzi Ofir
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of cosmetic dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.626
H-Index - 44
eISSN - 1473-2165
pISSN - 1473-2130
DOI - 10.1111/jocd.13285
Subject(s) - medicine , dermatology , acne scars , rejuvenation , scars , acne , hair removal , surgery
Abstract Background Picosecond (PS) lasers were approved by the US FDA in 2012 after being shown to remove tattoos with more success and fewer treatments compared with traditional methods. PS lasers were shown to be versatile, indicated for the treatment of lentigines, café‐au‐lait macules (CALMs), and acne scars and skin rejuvenation. Objective We report our experience treating our patients for different indications using a PS laser. Methods We performed a retrospective chart and photographic review of all patients seen between 2016 and 2018 that were treated in our centers with a PS laser for nontattoo indications. Clinical outcomes were evaluated using side‐by‐side comparisons of the clinical photographs by two blinded, independent physicians using a visual analog scale consisting of six levels of treatment response. Results A total of 233 patients were studied. Most sought treatment for solar lentigo (27%) and skin rejuvenation (14%). Epidermal nevi exhibited the greatest improvement with treatment, while acne scarring demonstrated the least. Only 24% of patients experienced noteworthy, transient adverse effects. Conclusion Picosecond lasers were efficacious and safe for a variety of indications. They were effective in treating epidermal nevi and pigmented lesions, such as Lentigines and CALMs.