Millisecond 1064-nm Neodymium:YAG Laser Treatment of Facial Telangiectases

Authors: Sarradet D.M.; Hussain M.; Goldberg D.J.

Source: Dermatologic Surgery, Volume 29, Number 1, January 2003 , pp. 56-58(3)

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

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Abstract:

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.

Funding for this research was provided by Altus Medical.

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1046/j.1524-4725.2003.29008.x

Affiliations: 1: Skin Laser and Surgery Specialists of NY/NJ, Hackensack, New Jersey, and

Publication date: 2003-01-01