| Nonablative lasers and nonlaser systems in dermatology: current status. | |
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PMID: 21508587 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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INDICATIONS: Nonablative technology have been used for several indications such as skin tightening, periorbital tissue tightening, treatment of nasolabial lines and jowl, body sculpting/remodeling, cellulite reduction, scar revision and remodeling and for the treatment of photodamaged skin. FACILITY: Nonablative laser and light modalities can be carried out in a physician treatment room or hospital setting or a nursing home with a small operation theater. PREOPERATIVE COUNSELING AND INFORMED CONSENT: The dermatologic consultation should include detailed assessment of the patient's skin condition and skin type. An informed consent is mandatory to protect the rights of the patient as well as the practitioner. All patients must have carefully taken preoperative and postoperative pictures. CHOICE OF THE DEVICE AND PARAMETERS: Depends on the indication, the area to be treated, the acceptable downtime for the desired correction, and to an extent the skin color. ANESTHESIA: These lasers are mostly pain-free and tolerated well by patients but may require topical anesthesia. In most cases, topical cooling and numbing using icepacks is sufficient, even in an apprehensive patient. POSTOPERATIVE CARE: The nonablative lasers, light sources and radiofrequency systems are safe, even in darker skin types, and postoperative care is minimal. Proper postoperative care is important in avoiding complications. Post-treatment edema and redness settle in a few hours to a few days. Postoperative sun avoidance and use of sunscreen is mandatory. |
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Authors:
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Mukta Sachdev; Sunaina Hameed; Venkataram Mysore |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Indian journal of dermatology, venereology and leprology Volume: 77 ISSN: 0973-3922 ISO Abbreviation: Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol Publication Date: 2011 May-Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2011-04-21 Completed Date: 2011-08-18 Revised Date: 2013-05-20 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7701852 Medline TA: Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol Country: India |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 380-8 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Dermatology, Manipal Hospital, Bangalore, India. mukta.sachdev@gmail.com |
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Dermatology*
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instrumentation,
methods,
trends Humans Laser Therapy* / instrumentation, methods, trends Lasers* Rejuvenation Skin Aging Surgery, Plastic* / instrumentation, methods, trends |
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