Nonablative dermal remodeling with a 585-nm, 350-microsec, flashlamp pulsed dye laser: clinical and ultrastructural analysis.
BACKGROUND
A nonablative 350-microsec, 585-nm, flashlamp pulsed dye laser is currently being used for the treatment of rhytides.


OBJECTIVE
To analyze both clinical rhytid improvement and electron microscopic evidence of ultrastructural changes after treatment with a nonablative 350-microsec, 585-nm, flashlamp pulsed dye laser.


RESULTS
At 6 months after two treatments, 40% of the treated subjects noted mild improvement in rhytid appearance. Nontreating physician evaluation revealed some degree of improvement in 50% of the treated subjects. Mild improvement in quality and texture of the skin was also reported by 50% of the subjects. Electron microscopic evaluation showed ultrastructural changes that are consistent with new collagen formation.


CONCLUSIONS
Treatment with a nonablative 350-microsec, 585-nm, flashlamp pulsed dye laser can lead to both clinical and electron microscopic evidence of improvement in photo-damaged skin.
Goldberg
David
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Skin Laser and Surgery Specialists of New York and New Jersey, 20 Prospect Avenue, Suite 702, Hackensack, NJ 07601, USA. westwood@pol.net.
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Dale Sarradet
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Gordon
Marsha
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D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D015361:Rhytidoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D012867:Skin / Q000648:ultrastructure; D015595:Skin Aging; D016896:Treatment Outcome