title: A novel 1565 nm non-ablative fractional device for stretch marks: A preliminary report.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Striae Distensae (SD) is a very common dermatologic condition. We evaluated the effectiveness and safety of a novel non-ablative fractional 1565 nm laser (ResurFX) on the appearance of SD.
  
  
  METHODS
  Twelve Caucasian subjects with various stages of SD received three non-ablative laser treatments. Each treatment consisted of two different laser settings, in order to achieve a demarcated dense impact together with a diffused deep impact. Three months after the last treatment, SD improvement was assessed by blinded and non-blinded reviewers using clinical images and 3D image analyses.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Good clinical improvement (between 51% and 75%) was observed in all patients. Most patients showed improvement of > 50% in the volume of depressions and in lesion color (91.7% and 83.3% of patients, respectively). The average pain during treatment was generally defined as tolerable and the average downtime was 4 days. Transient erythema and severe edema were noted immediately after the procedure, but long-lasting or severe adverse effects were not observed. All patients noted a good improvement and were satisfied with the treatment and the results.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The treatment with the 1565 nm ResurFX laser resulted in improved pigmentation, volume, and textural appearance of SD.
authors: Department of Laser and Surgery, Istituto Dermatologico Europeo , Milano , Italy.
authors: Matteo
authors: M
authors: Tretti Clementoni
authors: Rosalia
authors: R
authors: Lavagno
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D053844:Lasers, Solid-State / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D028022:Low-Level Light Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D057896:Striae Distensae / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: 1565 nm; non-ablative fractional; stretch marks
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