BACKGROUND: This study was undertaken to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of the 577 nm pulsed dye laser in the treatment of various vascular lesions of the face. OBJECTIVE: Our purpose was to make observations on the effects of different variables that could affect response. METHODS: Ninety-two adults with telangiectases of the face were sequentially selected for treatment according to a protocol previously established. Evaluation consisted of visual inspection by two investigators, and before and after photographs at 2-months intervals. A few patients with other vascular lesions were also treated and reported. RESULTS: Ninety-one percent of the patients (84 of 92) showed good to excellent response after a single treatment. Recurrence occurred in 2%. Atrophy of the skin occurred in 2%. Venous lakes, pyogenic granulomas, and mucosal vascular malformations showed significant improvement. CONCLUSION: The 577 nm pulsed dye laser is effective and safe for vascular lesions of the face.
BACKGROUND: This study was undertaken to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of the 577 nm pulsed dye laser in the treatment of various vascular lesions of the face. OBJECTIVE: Our purpose was to make observations on the effects of different variables that could affect response. METHODS: Ninety-two adults with telangiectases of the face were sequentially selected for treatment according to a protocol previously established. Evaluation consisted of visual inspection by two investigators, and before and after photographs at 2-months intervals. A few patients with other vascular lesions were also treated and reported. RESULTS: Ninety-one percent of the patients (84 of 92) showed good to excellent response after a single treatment. Recurrence occurred in 2%. Atrophy of the skin occurred in 2%. Venous lakes, pyogenic granulomas, and mucosal vascular malformations showed significant improvement. CONCLUSION: The 577 nm pulsed dye laser is effective and safe for vascular lesions of the face.
Authors: Stephanie Mlacker; Vidhi V Shah; Adam S Aldahan; Colin A McNamara; Preetha Kamath; Keyvan Nouri Journal: Lasers Med Sci Date: 2016-04-07 Impact factor: 3.161
Authors: Suck Joon Jung; Young Ju Seo; Eun Ju Park; Chul Woo Kim; Hee Jin Cho; Kwang Ho Kim; Kwang Joong Kim Journal: Ann Dermatol Date: 2008-12-31 Impact factor: 1.444