Efficacy of the Fractional Photothermolysis System with Dynamic Operating Mode on Acne Scars and Enlarged Facial Pores

Abstract

We suggest that the FPS may provide a new treatment algorithm in some cases with acne scars and enlarged pores. Considering the lack of placebo-controlled, split-face design of our study, optimized, prospective studies should be conducted to fully assess the efficacy of FPS with dynamic operating mode.

Combined Treatment with 1,550-nm Fractional Erbium:Glass Fiber and 2,940-nm Fractional Erbium:YAG Lasers for Atrophic Scars

“…5 In the same study, the 1,550-nm fractional Er:glass fiber lasers effectively induced rearrangement of collagen fibers and stimulation of new collagen production. 5 Meanwhile, ablative 10,600-nm fractional carbon dioxide lasers have been found to elicit superior effects in tissue shrinkage and increased elasticity, compared to fractional Er:glass fiber lasers.…”

“…5 In the same study, the 1,550-nm fractional Er:glass fiber lasers effectively induced rearrangement of collagen fibers and stimulation of new collagen production. 5 Meanwhile, ablative 10,600-nm fractional carbon dioxide lasers have been found to elicit superior effects in tissue shrinkage and increased elasticity, compared to fractional Er:glass fiber lasers. 2,4 However, considering the pain during the procedure, post-therapy downtime, and the risks of post-inflammatory dyspigmentation and erythema with ablative fractional carbon dioxide lasers, fractional Er:glass fiber lasers are preferred when treating atrophic scars of various origins.…”

“…2,4 However, considering the pain during the procedure, post-therapy downtime, and the risks of post-inflammatory dyspigmentation and erythema with ablative fractional carbon dioxide lasers, fractional Er:glass fiber lasers are preferred when treating atrophic scars of various origins. 4,5 Compared to ablative 10,600-nm fractional carbon dioxide lasers, ablative 2,940-nm fractional Er:YAG lasers facilitate induce less thermal injury to the skin due to a higher absorption coefficient to water. 6 Thereby, 2,940-nm fractional Er:YAG lasers reduce the risk of side effects from ablative laser treatment.…”

Treatment of inflammatory acne vulgaris with combination 595‐nm pulsed‐dye laser and fractional photothermolysis system

“…We suggested that the multiple movement patterns of the moving-operating mode enabled us to effectively treat large areas (5). Additionally, random spray shots on stamp and moving operating mode seemed to reduce the laser therapyassociated pain as well as thermal damages to surrounding tissues.…”

Efficacy of minimal ablative fractional Er: YAG laser in the treatment of acne scars: A retrospective study

“…hafif ve orta şiddette akne skarları olan 12 hastaya fraksiyonel lazer tedavisi uygulamış ve çalışmada genişlemiş porların iyileşme oranları da değerlendirilmiştir. Değerlendirmede yüzdeki genişlemiş porların 12 hastanın 6'sında %50'nin üzerinde küçüldüğü gösterilmiştir 13 . Yakın gelecekte, yüzdeki genişlemiş porlar akne skarları gibi dermatolojik hastalıklar sınıfında değerlendirilerek yeni tedavi yöntemleri üzerinde durulacağı değerlendirilmektedir.…”