BACKGROUND: Millisecond pulse duration 1064-nm Neodymium:YAG (Nd:YAG) lasers have been shown to be effective in the treatment of some lower leg telangiectases. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy and complication rate of a millisecond pulse duration 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser in the treatment of facial telangiectases. METHODS: Fifteen subjects were evaluated. RESULTS: Moderate to significant improvement was seen in 73% patients at day 30 and in 80% of patients at 3 months. These results were seen in the treatment of both blue/red and red facial telangiectases. CONCLUSION: The millisecond pulse duration 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser is effective for treatment of facial telangiectases.
BACKGROUND: Millisecond pulse duration 1064-nm Neodymium:YAG (Nd:YAG) lasers have been shown to be effective in the treatment of some lower leg telangiectases. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy and complication rate of a millisecond pulse duration 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser in the treatment of facial telangiectases. METHODS: Fifteen subjects were evaluated. RESULTS: Moderate to significant improvement was seen in 73% patients at day 30 and in 80% of patients at 3 months. These results were seen in the treatment of both blue/red and red facial telangiectases. CONCLUSION: The millisecond pulse duration 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser is effective for treatment of facial telangiectases.
Authors: Tae Young Han; Ji Ho Lee; Chang Kyun Lee; Ji Young Ahn; Seong Jun Seo; Chang Kwun Hong Journal: J Korean Med Sci Date: 2009-09-23 Impact factor: 2.153