Prevention and treatment of the complications caused by long-pulsed alexandrite laser on hair removal

VernacularTitle:长脉冲翠绿宝石激光脱毛并发症的防治
Author: Qun ZHENG ; Baohua HE ; Jue JING ; Xijuan YU
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Long-pulsed alexandrite laser; Hair removal; Complication
From: Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2010;16(3):170-172
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To investigate the causes and treatment methods of complications induced by the long-pulsed alexandrite laser on hair removal. Methods A total of 2 562 patients (3 279 sites) with unwanted hairs were treated by the long-pulsed alexandrite laser. Wave length was 755 nm. With 20 msec pulse width. 12. 5 mm spot size, 12. 0-16. 5 J/cm2 treatment energy, and 50-60 days intermitted between each treatment. Results There were 242 patients with complications such as erythema, eruption, blister, bulla, hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation, and scar. Conclusion The long-pulsed alexandrite laser on hair removal is effective and safe, and the correct procedures of treatment can reduce the complications.