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. 2001 Aug;27(8):744-6.
doi: 10.1046/j.1524-4725.2001.00353.x.

Histologic evaluation of a Q-switched Nd:YAG laser in the nonablative treatment of wrinkles

D J Goldberg  1 , S Silapunt
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Histologic evaluation of a Q-switched Nd:YAG laser in the nonablative treatment of wrinkles

D J Goldberg et al. Dermatol Surg. 2001 Aug.

Abstract

Background: A variety of nonablative dermal remodeling techniques are currently available. The Q-switched Nd:YAG laser, in addition to its role in tattoo removal, hair removal, and vascular and pigmented lesion treatment, may also play a role in dermal remodeling for the treatment of wrinkles. The histologic changes seen in human skin after Q-switched Nd:YAG laser exposure have yet to be evaluated.

Objective: To study histologic changes after the use of a Q-switched Nd:YAG laser in the nonablative treatment of photoaged skin.

Methods: Sun-damaged infrauricular skin from six female subjects was exposed to a Q-switched Nd:YAG laser at fluences of 7 J/cm2 with two laser passes. Histologic examinations were performed before laser treatment and 3 months later.

Results: Biopsy specimens showed slight fibrosis in the superficial papillary dermis with unremarkable epidermal changes.

Conclusion: The Q-switched Nd:YAG laser produced morphologic changes similar to, but lesser in degree, than those seen with both CO2 and Er:YAG laser resurfacing.

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