Combined treatment with 578-/511-nm copper bromide laser and light-emitting diodes for post-laser pigmentation: a report of two cases.
Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) developing after cosmetic procedures such as lasers and chemical peels is always a concern, especially in darker skin types. We report two cases of laser-related PIH of the face successfully treated by combined therapy with 578-/511-nm copper bromide laser and light-emitting diodes (LED). Good cosmetic results were achieved in both patients. The side effects during and after treatment included a mild stinging and redness, but these were resolved within several days without any treatment. Combined 578-/511-nm copper bromide laser with LED provided safe and effective treatment for post-laser pigmentation in Korean patients.
Department of Dermatology, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea.
Kui Young
KY
Park
Sun Young
SY
Choi
Seog Kyun
SK
Mun
Beom Joon
BJ
Kim
Myeung Nam
MN
Kim
D000328:Adult; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005145:Face; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D017495:Hyperpigmentation / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D053844:Lasers, Solid-State / Q000009:adverse effects*; D028022:Low-Level Light Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D008875:Middle Aged; D012880:Skin Pigmentation / Q000528:radiation effects*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
578-/511-nm copper bromide laser; light-emitting diodes; post-laser pigmentation