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Article: Fractional ablative carbon dioxide laser resurfacing for skin rejuvenation and acne scars in Asians
Title | Fractional ablative carbon dioxide laser resurfacing for skin rejuvenation and acne scars in Asians |
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Keywords | ablative resurfacing acne scar Asian carbon dioxide fractional photothermolysis laser photorejuvenation post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation |
Issue Date | 2010 |
Publisher | John Wiley & Sons, Inc. The Journal's web site is located at http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/jhome/34073 |
Citation | Lasers In Surgery And Medicine, 2010, v. 42 n. 9, p. 615-623 How to Cite? |
Abstract | Background and Objectives: Ablative fractional resurfacing (AFR) is a new modality for photorejuvenation and acne scars which combines carbon dioxide (CO 2) laser ablation with fractional photothermolysis. The objective is to evaluate the efficacy and side effects of a new fractional CO 2 ablative device (Fraxel Re:pair) for skin rejuvenation and acne scars in Asians. Materials and Methods: Nine patients underwent one full-face treatment. The energy levels ranged from 30-70 mJ with coverage between 30% and 45%. Improvement in skin texture, laxity, wrinkles, enlarged pores, overall pigmentation irregularity, and adverse effects were assessed up to 6 months post-treatment. Standardized photographs using the Canfield Visia CR system® were assessed by two independent observers. Subjective improvement was assessed by patient questionnaires. Results: Nine Chinese patients (skin types III and IV, mean age 44.8) were included. Statistically significant improvements were seen for skin texture, skin laxity, wrinkles, enlarged pores, and acne scars. The post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation rate was 55.5% and 11.1% at 1 and 6 months post-treatment, respectively. Eighty-six percent of patients were overall satisfied to very satisfied with the treatment. Conclusion: Ablative fractional CO 2 laser resurfacing was overall safe and effective for skin rejuvenation and acne scars in Asians. However, in view of the high post-inflammatory rate and the statistically significant but only mild to moderate improvement after a single treatment as observed in this study, there is a need to review the current role of fractional ablative CO 2 laser treatment as compared to fractional non-ablative for skin rejuvenation and acne scar treatment in Asians. © 2010 Wiley-Liss, Inc. |
Persistent Identifier | http://hdl.handle.net/10722/144280 |
ISSN | 2023 Impact Factor: 2.2 2023 SCImago Journal Rankings: 0.810 |
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DC Field | Value | Language |
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dc.contributor.author | Chan, NPY | en_HK |
dc.contributor.author | Ho, SGY | en_HK |
dc.contributor.author | Yeung, CK | en_HK |
dc.contributor.author | Shek, SYN | en_HK |
dc.contributor.author | Chan, HH | en_HK |
dc.date.accessioned | 2012-01-20T08:59:30Z | - |
dc.date.available | 2012-01-20T08:59:30Z | - |
dc.date.issued | 2010 | en_HK |
dc.identifier.citation | Lasers In Surgery And Medicine, 2010, v. 42 n. 9, p. 615-623 | en_HK |
dc.identifier.issn | 0196-8092 | en_HK |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10722/144280 | - |
dc.description.abstract | Background and Objectives: Ablative fractional resurfacing (AFR) is a new modality for photorejuvenation and acne scars which combines carbon dioxide (CO 2) laser ablation with fractional photothermolysis. The objective is to evaluate the efficacy and side effects of a new fractional CO 2 ablative device (Fraxel Re:pair) for skin rejuvenation and acne scars in Asians. Materials and Methods: Nine patients underwent one full-face treatment. The energy levels ranged from 30-70 mJ with coverage between 30% and 45%. Improvement in skin texture, laxity, wrinkles, enlarged pores, overall pigmentation irregularity, and adverse effects were assessed up to 6 months post-treatment. Standardized photographs using the Canfield Visia CR system® were assessed by two independent observers. Subjective improvement was assessed by patient questionnaires. Results: Nine Chinese patients (skin types III and IV, mean age 44.8) were included. Statistically significant improvements were seen for skin texture, skin laxity, wrinkles, enlarged pores, and acne scars. The post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation rate was 55.5% and 11.1% at 1 and 6 months post-treatment, respectively. Eighty-six percent of patients were overall satisfied to very satisfied with the treatment. Conclusion: Ablative fractional CO 2 laser resurfacing was overall safe and effective for skin rejuvenation and acne scars in Asians. However, in view of the high post-inflammatory rate and the statistically significant but only mild to moderate improvement after a single treatment as observed in this study, there is a need to review the current role of fractional ablative CO 2 laser treatment as compared to fractional non-ablative for skin rejuvenation and acne scar treatment in Asians. © 2010 Wiley-Liss, Inc. | en_HK |
dc.language | eng | en_US |
dc.publisher | John Wiley & Sons, Inc. The Journal's web site is located at http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/jhome/34073 | en_HK |
dc.relation.ispartof | Lasers in Surgery and Medicine | en_HK |
dc.subject | ablative resurfacing | - |
dc.subject | acne scar | - |
dc.subject | Asian | - |
dc.subject | carbon dioxide | - |
dc.subject | fractional photothermolysis | - |
dc.subject | laser | - |
dc.subject | photorejuvenation | - |
dc.subject | post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation | - |
dc.subject.mesh | Acne Vulgaris - complications - ethnology | en_HK |
dc.subject.mesh | Adolescent | en_HK |
dc.subject.mesh | Adult | en_HK |
dc.subject.mesh | Aged | en_HK |
dc.subject.mesh | Asian Continental Ancestry Group | en_HK |
dc.subject.mesh | China | en_HK |
dc.subject.mesh | Cicatrix - ethnology - etiology - radiotherapy | en_HK |
dc.subject.mesh | Cohort Studies | en_HK |
dc.subject.mesh | Female | en_HK |
dc.subject.mesh | Humans | en_HK |
dc.subject.mesh | Laser Therapy | en_HK |
dc.subject.mesh | Lasers, Gas - therapeutic use | en_HK |
dc.subject.mesh | Male | en_HK |
dc.subject.mesh | Middle Aged | en_HK |
dc.subject.mesh | Rejuvenation | en_HK |
dc.subject.mesh | Skin Aging | en_HK |
dc.subject.mesh | Young Adult | en_HK |
dc.title | Fractional ablative carbon dioxide laser resurfacing for skin rejuvenation and acne scars in Asians | en_HK |
dc.type | Article | en_HK |
dc.identifier.email | Ho, SGY:gyho@hku.hk | en_HK |
dc.identifier.authority | Ho, SGY=rp01573 | en_HK |
dc.description.nature | link_to_subscribed_fulltext | en_US |
dc.identifier.doi | 10.1002/lsm.20974 | en_HK |
dc.identifier.pmid | 20976801 | - |
dc.identifier.scopus | eid_2-s2.0-78349281516 | en_HK |
dc.relation.references | http://www.scopus.com/mlt/select.url?eid=2-s2.0-78349281516&selection=ref&src=s&origin=recordpage | en_HK |
dc.identifier.volume | 42 | en_HK |
dc.identifier.issue | 9 | en_HK |
dc.identifier.spage | 615 | en_HK |
dc.identifier.epage | 623 | en_HK |
dc.identifier.eissn | 1096-9101 | - |
dc.identifier.isi | WOS:000284211400002 | - |
dc.publisher.place | United States | en_HK |
dc.identifier.scopusauthorid | Chan, NPY=36664256000 | en_HK |
dc.identifier.scopusauthorid | Ho, SGY=35205331800 | en_HK |
dc.identifier.scopusauthorid | Yeung, CK=7201354123 | en_HK |
dc.identifier.scopusauthorid | Shek, SYN=35995822400 | en_HK |
dc.identifier.scopusauthorid | Chan, HH=24555248900 | en_HK |
dc.identifier.issnl | 0196-8092 | - |