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KTP Laser for Acne Scars

If you have acne scars, you’re well aware of how crippling they can be to your appearance. The good news is, you do not need to live with acne scars. With the proper laser acne scar treatment, you can enjoy radical clearance and a scar-free complexion. There are different types of lasers that work for each various acne scar. For redness due to acne scars, the KTP laser is one of the top in-office acne scar treatment options.

How is the KTP Laser for Acne Scars Different?

Short for potassium titanyl-phosphate, the KTP laser targets many conditions that cause redness on the face, including rosacea, blood vessels and post-inflammatory erythema (the red marks left on the skin after acne lesions disappear). At Schweiger Dermatology, we advise our patients with deep, pitted acne scars to seek out a different laser treatment, such as Fraxel or another fractional CO2 laser. The KTP laser zaps the hemoglobin spots on the face, causing the blood vessels creating that red appearance to collapse.

What to Expect During KTP Laser Treatment for Acne Scars

When you arrive for your KTP laser treatment, your face will be cleansed and gel will get applied to the area of treatment. There is no need for a numbing cream, as the KTP laser for acne scar treatment is not painful. The laser will then treat the targeted areas. The entire KTP treatment takes only minutes, making it a great acne scar option for those with limited time. There is no downtime with the KTP laser and you can immediately resume normal activities or head back to work. Depending on your skin and acne marks, you may need an additional treatment. Some of our patients see significant improvement in their red marks after only one treatment, while others may need an additional one to two sessions with the KTP laser.

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532nm Diode Laser VS 585nm Pulsed-Dye Laser

Multiple studies have shown the 532-nm diode (DPFD Nd:YAG) laser to be effective in treating facialtelangiectasia.6,11–13 Cassuto et al11 showed that 93% ofpatients (62 of 66) obtained 75–100% clearance. Theremaining 4 of 66 had 50–75% clearance, but weresatisfied. Hevia14 compared the 532-nm diode (DP FDNd:YAG) laser with the 585-nm flashlamp-pumped,pulsed-dye laser and found no significant clinical differencesin the treatment of facial telangiectasia, buthe did report statistical differences between the 2 lasers.Patients reported a significantly greater degree ofswelling, bruising, pain, and redness after the flashlamp-pumped, pulsed-dye laser. Hevia concluded thatthe 532-nm diode (DP FD Nd:YAG) laser appeared tobe the optimal choice for the treatment of facial telangiectasiabecause of its effectiveness combined withpatient comfort. This study was well constructed, butwith a small sample size (N 5 15 patients). No permanentpathologic skin changes were noted.

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532-nm Diode Laser for the Treatment of Facial Telangiectasia and Pigmented Lesions

532-nm diode lasers are lightweight, extremely portable systems that are effective in the treatment of facial telangiectasia and various pigmented lesions. When compared to other popular modalities and laser wavelengths,
the 532-nm diode laser can successfully treat facial telangiectasia
and some pigmented facial lesions with less chance of collateral tissue damage and resultant complications.

The 532-nm diode laser is representative of technological innovations that enable small, lightweight, and affordable lasers to be used by the office-based cosmetic
surgeon. Distinct advantages are evident when it is compared with other wavelength lasers. Because of the smaller spot size and depth of penetration, this laser also has treatment limitations; however, it provides a welcomed addition to the armamentarium for the surgeon treating facial ectatic
and pigmented lesions.

Because of its demonstrated clinical effectiveness, ease of use, and lack of resultant purpura, as well as affordability and portability, this laser is well suited for the office-based cosmetic practice.

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Diode laser 532nm Facial Spider Vein Removal

Diode pumped 532nm Green Laser is the new versatile and effective system for the non-invasive treatment of vascular and pigmented lesions such as: face and lower-limb angiotelectasia, cayenne-pepper spots, red angiomas, flat surface angiomas, rosacea, spider naevus, freckles, keratoderma, dermatosis, etc...

Thanks to the high radiation absorption coefficient at 532nm by the oxyhemoglobin, 532nm laser is able to perform a real selective photothermolysis on vascular lesions without injuring the surrounding capillaries and thus preventing that purple effect often unacceptable for patients with aesthetic lesions.

Advantages 

1. Most advanced technology diode pumped 532nm laser.

2. Professional designed treatment headpiece, to enable the treatment safe and effective.

3. CW, Pulse treatment models.

4. 5/8 Watts max power.

5. Short time operation, no injury, no bleeding.

Applications 

Vascular / Veins / Spider Veins Removal / Nevus Flammeus / face and lower-limb angiotelectasia / cayenne-pepper spot / red angiomas / flat surface angiomas / rosacea / spider naevus / freckles / keratoderma / dermatosis

Acne rosacea: effectiveness of 532 nm laser on the cosmetic appearance of the skin

OBJECTIVE:

The aim of the study was to perform a prospective blinded trial to compare the improvement of midface acne rosacea using 532 nm laser therapy with and without a retinaldehyde-based topical application.

SETTING:

A private clinic and surgicentre specializing in facial plastic surgery.

DESIGN:

A prospective randomized blinded clinical trial.

METHODS:

Fourteen patients with type 1 erythematotelangiectatic acne rosacea were enrolled in the study. The side of the face to be treated was chosen randomly. The opposite side of the face served as the control. Patients underwent six treatments with the 532 nm laser, with four sets of photodocumentation over a period of 3 months. Following each treatment, patients were asked to rate their degree of improvement based on a 5-point improvement scale. A final assessment was performed by five separate blinded evaluators.

MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES:

Final photographic evaluation to assess (1) reduction in overall redness, (2) reduction in visible telangiectasia, (3) difference between left and right sides of the face, and (4) degree of overall skin texture improvement.

RESULTS:

Three men and eight women completed the study. Six right hemifaces and five left hemifaces were treated. One hundred percent of patients noted a mild to moderate improvement in all signs of type 1 acne rosacea, including overall redness of the face, telangiectasia, and skin texture. The blinded evaluators were able to note a difference between the treated and untreated sides 47% of the time.

CONCLUSION:

The 532 nm laser combined with the topical retinaldehyde improved overall redness, telangiectasia, and skin texture in acne rosacea patients. The degree of improvement was greater when compared to using the laser alone as the sole treatment modality.

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532nm Laser – vascular and pigmentation treatment

The laser treats pigmentation with the 532 nm KTP wavelength.

The energy from this light is selectively absorbed by the melanin that causes pigmentation. This causes a photo-thermal injury to the melanin, and this leads to its disruption and subsequent removal by the body’s immune system. It generally takes 1 to 3 treatments to lighten or remove unwanted pigmentation with the 532nm laser. With most laser pigmentation removal, the pigmentation becomes darker for approximately one week and then flakes off. The treatments are spaced at least 1 month apart. There is also usually some redness and mild swelling in the treatment areas for a few days after treatment.

The laser’s 532nm wavelength does not penetrate very deeply, and therefore pigmentation that is too deep for the laser may not be treatable – for example, melasma, a type of pigmentation caused by the pill or pregnancy, is difficult to treat as it spans many layers of the skin. In some cases it may be appropriate to use the other lasers available at The Victorian Cosmetic Institute to remove pigment.