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01-02-2013 | Original Article

Random fractional ultrapulsed CO₂ resurfacing of photodamaged facial skin: long-term evaluation

Authors: Matteo Tretti Clementoni, Michela Galimberti, Athanasia Tourlaki, Maximilian Catenacci, Rosalia Lavagno, Pier Luca Bencini

Published in: Lasers in Medical Science | Issue 2/2013

Abstract

Although numerous papers have recently been published on ablative fractional resurfacing, there is a lack of information in literature on very long-term results. The aim of this retrospective study is to evaluate the efficacy, adverse side effects, and long-term results of a random fractional ultrapulsed CO₂ laser on a large population with photodamaged facial skin. Three hundred twelve patients with facial photodamaged skin were enrolled and underwent a single full-face treatment. Six aspects of photodamaged skin were recorded using a 5 point scale at 3, 6, and 24 months after the treatment. The results were compared with a non-parametric statistical test, the Wilcoxon’s exact test. Three hundred one patients completed the study. All analyzed features showed a significant statistical improvement 3 months after the procedure. Three months later all features, except for pigmentations, once again showed a significant statistical improvement. Results after 24 months were similar to those assessed 18 months before. No long-term or other serious complications were observed. From the significant number of patients analyzed, long-term results demonstrate not only how fractional ultrapulsed CO₂ resurfacing can achieve good results on photodamaged facial skin but also how these results can be considered stable 2 years after the procedure.

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Title: Random fractional ultrapulsed CO2 resurfacing of photodamaged facial skin: long-term evaluation
Authors: Matteo Tretti Clementoni
Michela Galimberti
Athanasia Tourlaki
Maximilian Catenacci
Rosalia Lavagno
Pier Luca Bencini
Publication date: 01-02-2013
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Lasers in Medical Science / Issue 2/2013
Print ISSN: 0268-8921
Electronic ISSN: 1435-604X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10103-012-1116-1

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