Split-leg comparison of low fluence diode laser and high fluence intense pulsed light in permanent hair reduction in skin types III to IV.

Background/objectives:   All the standard light-based techniques for permanent hair reduction, like laser and intense pulsed light (IPL) employ the highest tolerable fluence with a single pass. As opposed to standard techniques, a new diode laser technique employs low fluence with multiple passes. Here we evaluate and compare the efficacy, treatment time, comfort and safety of the low fluence multiple pass diode laser with high fluence single pass IPL for permanent hair reduction in Type III to IV Asian patients.

Split-face comparison of intense pulsed light and nonablative 1,064-nm Q-switched laser in skin rejuvenation.

Background: Multiple nonablative skin rejuvenation techniques have been used to improve facial aging.

Objective: To compare rejuvenation efficiency of intense pulsed light (IPL) with nonablative 1,064-nm Q-switched laser in Asian patients.

Materials & Methods: Twelve female subjects were enrolled and received five sessions of treatments at 2-week intervals.

[Hair removal with intense pulsed light (IPL) for hairy skin grafts].

Objective: To evaluate the hair-removal effect of IPL for hairy skin grafts.

Methods: 10 patients with hairy skin grafts were treated with IPL (ELITEplus) for hair removal 3 to 5 times at intervals of 2 months. The patients received IPL(610 - 1 000 nm) with spot size of 10 mm x 50 mm, pulse width of 5 msec with a delay of 2 - 20 msec, fluence of 30 - 38.

[Hair removal with intense pulsed light].

Objective: To evaluate the hair-removal effect of intense pulsed light (IPL).

Methods: The unwanted hairs were removed with ELITE plus IPL. The treatment took 3 - 5 procedures, with an interval of over 2 months.

[Collagen changes of allografting an acellular dermal matrix].

Objective: To evaluate the collagen changes of allografting an acellular dermal matrix (allo-ADM).

Methods: The allo-ADM was grafted underneath the skin of SD rats. The content of collagen and the proportion of type I to III collagen was examined with a biochemical assay.