Background: Laser resurfacing has become less popular because of its long recovery time, significant discomfort, and potential risks. Microsurfacing employs the use of single-pass erbium:YAG (Er:YAG) "mini peels," which may be performed serially.
Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and patient acceptance of microresurfacing Er:YAG peels in treating facial photodamage. The variable-pulse Er:YAG system was used and was allowed a comparison of the 0.5- and 4-ms pulse widths.
Methods: Six female patients underwent eight microresurfacing peels in a split-face fashion using the 0.5- and 4.0-ms pulse durations of a variable-pulse Er:YAG laser. Patients returned at postoperative Days 3 to 4 and 7 for clinical evaluation and Mexameter measurements.
Results: There were no significant differences in healing or postoperative erythema between the 0.5- and 4-ms pulse durations on postoperative Day 7. The average time to reepithelialization was 3.6 days. In a 1-year postoperative interview, four of six patients said that they would undergo the peel again periodically, and five of six stated they had maintained some level of improvement.
Conclusion: Microresurfacing is an effective and well-tolerated procedure. Benefits include its tolerability under topical anesthesia, limited down time, and high patient satisfaction.
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