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KMID : 1037020150040010025
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Medical Lasers; Engineering, Basic Research, and Clinical Application
2015 Volume.4 No. 1 p.25 ~ p.28
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Synergy Effect of Combination of Fractional CO2 and Fractional Q-switched Ruby Laser Treatment for Skin Rejuvenation
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Kim Se-Young
Park Eun-Soo
Nam Seung-Min
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Abstract
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Background and Objectives: Fractional photothermolysis is an important laser modality in the management of several skin conditions and photoaging. Fractional photothermolysis, in the Asian population, has shown significant improvement in facial skin texture and overall skin tone, but not in dyschromia or facial lentigines. Therefore, additional treatment is needed for facial lentigines.
Materials and Methods: For combined laser therapy, the treatment included 3-4 treatment sessions with fractional CO2 laser and 2-3 treatment sessions with fractional Q-switched ruby laser at 4-week intervals. Treatment with two types of devices was performed alternately.
Results: The majority of patients obtained a satisfactory appearance after the final treatment. Regarding objective improvement, 5 patients (20%) had “Near total improvement” at the end of treatment. Fifteen patients (60%) and 5 patients (20%) had “Marked improvement” and “Moderate improvement”, respectively. None of them showed any obvious side effects.
Conclusion: The use of combined fractional CO2 and fractional Q-switched ruby laser for treatment of photoaging showed successful results, including enhanced skin texture and removal of pigmentation.
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KEYWORD
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Fractional CO2 laser, Fractional Q-switched ruby laser, Pigmentation, Resurface
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