Fractional photothermolysis laser treatment of male pattern hair loss.

Evaluation of patient satisfaction after treatment with the alexandrite laser for hirsutism

Background: Laser treatment is a rapid, non-invasive procedure for long-term hair removal. Lasers operate based on the principle of selective photothermolysis and target melanin in the hair follicle. We intend to determine the level of hirsute patient satisfaction with the alexandrite laser hair removal procedure.Methods: In this cross-sectional study 82 hirsute patient...

Evaluation and treatment of male and female pattern hair loss

A 2940 nm fractional photothermolysis laser in the treatment of acne scarring: a pilot study in China.

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the efficacy and safety of a 2940 nm fractional photothermolysis laser in the treatment of acne scarring in Chinese people. METHODS Twenty-six patients with moderate-to-severe atrophic scarring were treated with a 2940 nm-wavelength fractional photothermolysis laser. RESULTS All patients had encouraging results. Both skin elasticity and moisture content increased signi...

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In recent decades, there has been a revolution in energy-based treatment options for skin scarring, rejuvenation, and tightening. One of the most promising developments has been the introduction of fractional photothermolysis, developed by Anderson and Manstein in 2004. Fractionated systems deliver laser energy in a grid-like pattern, creating microscopic columns of ablative and/or coagulative ...

Fractional photothermolysis for the treatment of surgical scars.

BACKGROUND Surgical scars are a challenging condition to treat. Fractional photothermolysis provides a promising new modality for treatment. CASE REPORT A 55-year-old white female patient with a surgical scar on the chin was treated with fractional photothermolysis (1550 nm Fraxel SR laser). A single treatment session was performed at pulse energy of 8 mJ (MTZ) and a final density of 2000 MTZ...