Background And Objectives: To evaluate the use of the erbium:YAG laser for resurfacing in type IV skin patients in Pakistan.
Study Design/materials And Methods: Ten patients with skin type IV underwent laser skin resurfacing with an erbium:YAG laser to treat wrinkles, acne/chickenpox scars and hyperpigmentation. An evaluation was done by the treating physician and a photographic evaluation and grading was done by a blinded observer.
Background And Objectives: Tattoo removal is a significant problem. The extraction of magnetite (Fe(3)O(4)) ink tattoos by a magnetic field was investigated, with and without Q-switched laser treatment.
Study Design/materials And Methods: Magnetite particles (1.