Pigmentation: selective photothermolysis or non-specific skin necrosis using different intense pulsed light systems?

• Published in: Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy Vol. 15; no. 3; pp. 133 - 142
• Main Authors: Emerson, Russell, Ash, Caerwyn, Town, Godfrey, Donne, Kelvin, Omi, Tokuya, Daniel, Gwenaelle
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Informa Healthcare 01.06.2013; Taylor & Francis
• Subjects: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Biopsy; coagulation; Female; Humans; Intense Pulsed Light Therapy - adverse effects; Intense Pulsed Light Therapy - methods; lasers and light sources (constant spectrum); Male; Middle Aged; Monte Carlo Method; Necrosis; Photography; Pigmentation Disorders - therapy; selective photothermolysis; Surveys and Questionnaires; tissue necrosis; Treatment Outcome
• ISSN: 1476-4172; 1476-4180; 1476-4180
• DOI: 10.3109/14764172.2012.758381

Abstract Background and objective: This study considers end point tissue responses and side effects to determine whether 'square pulse' IPL is more or less effective than the traditional IPL. Supporting histological data and computational modelling results are provided. It provides guidanc...