Histologic Evaluation of a Q-Switched Nd:YAG Laser in the Nonablative Treatment of Wrinkles |
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| Authors: | David J. Goldberg MD Sirunya Silapunt MD |
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| Affiliation: | Skin Laser & Surgery Specialists of New York & New Jersey, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, New York, USA. |
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| Abstract: | BACKGROUND: A variety of nonablative dermal remodeling techniques are currently available. The Q-switched Nd:YAG laser, in addition to its role in tattoo removal, hair removal, and vascular and pigmented lesion treatment, may also play a role in dermal remodeling for the treatment of wrinkles. The histologic changes seen in human skin after Q-switched Nd:YAG laser exposure have yet to be evaluated. OBJECTIVE: To study histologic changes after the use of a Q-switched Nd:YAG laser in the nonablative treatment of photoaged skin. METHODS: Sun-damaged infrauricular skin from six female subjects was exposed to a Q-switched Nd:YAG laser at fluences of 7 J/cm2 with two laser passes. Histologic examinations were performed before laser treatment and 3 months later. RESULTS: Biopsy specimens showed slight fibrosis in the superficial papillary dermis with unremarkable epidermal changes. CONCLUSION: The Q-switched Nd:YAG laser produced morphologic changes similar to, but lesser in degree, than those seen with both CO2 and Er:YAG laser resurfacing. |
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