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Conference Paper: Fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing for skin rejuvenation, acne scar and facial scar in Asians

TitleFractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing for skin rejuvenation, acne scar and facial scar in Asians
Authors
KeywordsMedical sciences
Surgery physics
Optics
Issue Date2009
PublisherJohn Wiley & Sons, Inc. The Journal's web site is located at http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/jhome/34073
Citation
The 29th Annual Scientific Conference of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS), National Harbor, MD., 3-5 April 2009. In Lasers in Surgery and Medicine, 2009, v. 41 suppl. 21, p. 27, abstract no. 76 How to Cite?
AbstractBACKGROUND: Ablative fractional resurfacing (AFR) is a new modality for photorejuvenation and acne scars which combines carbon dioxide (CO2) laser ablation with fractional photothermolysis. The objective is to evaluate the efficacy and side effects of a new fractional CO2 ablative device (Fraxel Re:pair) for skin rejuvenation, acne scars and facial scars in Asians. STUDY: Each patient underwent one full-face treatment. The energy level ranged from 5–70 mJ (one case with pre-existing melasma was treated with 5 mJ; remaining cases with 10–70 mJ). Treatment levels ranged from 7–13. Improvement in skin texture, laxity, wrinkles, enlarged pores, pigmentation irregularity, and adverse effects were assessed up to 6 months post treatment. Standardized photographs using the Canfield Visia CR system1 were assessed by an independent observer. Subjective improvements were assessed by patient questionnaires. RESULTS: Twelve Chinese patients (skin type III–V, mean age 49) were included. Significant improvements were seen for skin texture (p¼0.020), laxity (p¼0.023), wrinkles (p¼0.026) and enlarged pores (p¼0.024) in the skin rejuvenation group. For the acne and facial scars group, significant improvements were seen for skin laxity (p¼0.046) and scar (p¼0.038). Mild postinflammatory hyperpigmentation and erythema were seen in 58.3% and 41.7% of patients respectively. 87.5% of patients were satisfied with outcome. CONCLUSION: Ablative fractional CO2 resurfacing laser is effective for skin rejuvenation, acne scars and facial scars in Asians. Suitable candidates include elderly males and females with photoaging, as well as males with acne scars.
DescriptionThis journal suppl. entitled: Supplement: American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery Twenty-Ninth Annual Conference April 1–5, 2009
Persistent Identifierhttp://hdl.handle.net/10722/63916
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2023 Impact Factor: 2.2
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dc.contributor.authorChan, NPYen_HK
dc.contributor.authorHo, SGYen_HK
dc.contributor.authorShek, SYNen_HK
dc.contributor.authorYu, CSen_HK
dc.contributor.authorChan, HHLen_HK
dc.date.accessioned2010-07-13T04:35:37Z-
dc.date.available2010-07-13T04:35:37Z-
dc.date.issued2009en_HK
dc.identifier.citationThe 29th Annual Scientific Conference of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS), National Harbor, MD., 3-5 April 2009. In Lasers in Surgery and Medicine, 2009, v. 41 suppl. 21, p. 27, abstract no. 76-
dc.identifier.issn0196-8092-
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10722/63916-
dc.descriptionThis journal suppl. entitled: Supplement: American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery Twenty-Ninth Annual Conference April 1–5, 2009en_HK
dc.description.abstractBACKGROUND: Ablative fractional resurfacing (AFR) is a new modality for photorejuvenation and acne scars which combines carbon dioxide (CO2) laser ablation with fractional photothermolysis. The objective is to evaluate the efficacy and side effects of a new fractional CO2 ablative device (Fraxel Re:pair) for skin rejuvenation, acne scars and facial scars in Asians. STUDY: Each patient underwent one full-face treatment. The energy level ranged from 5–70 mJ (one case with pre-existing melasma was treated with 5 mJ; remaining cases with 10–70 mJ). Treatment levels ranged from 7–13. Improvement in skin texture, laxity, wrinkles, enlarged pores, pigmentation irregularity, and adverse effects were assessed up to 6 months post treatment. Standardized photographs using the Canfield Visia CR system1 were assessed by an independent observer. Subjective improvements were assessed by patient questionnaires. RESULTS: Twelve Chinese patients (skin type III–V, mean age 49) were included. Significant improvements were seen for skin texture (p¼0.020), laxity (p¼0.023), wrinkles (p¼0.026) and enlarged pores (p¼0.024) in the skin rejuvenation group. For the acne and facial scars group, significant improvements were seen for skin laxity (p¼0.046) and scar (p¼0.038). Mild postinflammatory hyperpigmentation and erythema were seen in 58.3% and 41.7% of patients respectively. 87.5% of patients were satisfied with outcome. CONCLUSION: Ablative fractional CO2 resurfacing laser is effective for skin rejuvenation, acne scars and facial scars in Asians. Suitable candidates include elderly males and females with photoaging, as well as males with acne scars.-
dc.languageengen_HK
dc.publisherJohn Wiley & Sons, Inc. The Journal's web site is located at http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/jhome/34073-
dc.relation.ispartofLasers in Surgery and Medicine-
dc.rightsLasers in Surgery and Medicine. Copyright © John Wiley & Sons, Inc.-
dc.subjectMedical sciences-
dc.subjectSurgery physics-
dc.subjectOptics-
dc.titleFractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing for skin rejuvenation, acne scar and facial scar in Asiansen_HK
dc.typeConference_Paperen_HK
dc.identifier.emailShek, SYN: samantha.shek@gmail.comen_HK
dc.identifier.emailYu, CS: carolsyu@hku.hken_HK
dc.identifier.emailChan, HHL: hhlchan@hkucc.hku.hk-
dc.identifier.authorityYu, CS=rp00305en_HK
dc.identifier.doi10.1002/lsm.20783-
dc.identifier.hkuros164703en_HK
dc.identifier.volume41-
dc.identifier.issuesuppl. 21-
dc.identifier.spage27, abstract no. 76-
dc.identifier.epage27, abstract no. 76-
dc.publisher.placeUnited States-
dc.identifier.issnl0196-8092-

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