title: Combined fractional resurfacing (10600 nm/1540 nm): Tridimensional imaging evaluation of a new device for skin rejuvenation.
abstract: In this study were described the results, by tridimensional imaging evaluation, of the new "Combined Fractional Resurfacing" technique with the first fractional laser that overtakes the limits of traditional ablative, nonablative fractional resurfacing by combining CO2ablative and GaAs nonablative lasers. These two wavelengths can work separately or in a mixed modality to give the best treatment choice to all the patients. In this study, it is demonstrated that the simultaneous combination of the CO2wavelength (10600 nm) and GaAs wavelength (1540 nm) reduced the downtime, reduced pain during the treatment, and produced better results on fine wrinkles reduction and almost the same results on pigmentation as seen with 3D analysis by Antera (Miravex).
authors.affiliation: a Plastic Surgery U.S.I Marco Polo , Rome , Italy.
authors.forename: Paolo
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Mezzana
authors.affiliation: b S.Filippo Neri Hospital, Plastic Surgery , Rome , Italy.
authors.forename: Maurizio
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Valeriani
authors.affiliation: b S.Filippo Neri Hospital, Plastic Surgery , Rome , Italy.
authors.forename: Roberto
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Valeriani
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D053844:Lasers, Solid-State / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012060:Rejuvenation; D015361:Rhytidoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
keywords: 1540nm fractional laser resurfacing; CO2 fractional laser resurfacing; combined fractional resurfacing; facial aging; facial wrinkles; fractional laser; fractional resurfacing; laser resurfacing; tridimensional evaluation