Laser abrasion for cosmetic and medical treatment of facial actinic damage

Journal Article · Thu Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1989 · Cutis (N.Y.); (United States)

OSTI ID:5695525

David, L M; Lask, G P; Glassberg, E; Jacoby, R; Abergel, R P

Previous studies have shown the carbon dioxide (CO/sub 2/) laser to be effective in the treatment of actinic cheilitis. After CO/sub 2/ laser abrasion, normal skin and marked cosmetic improvement of the lip were noted. In our study, twenty-three patients were treated with CO/sub 2/ laser abrasions for cosmetic improvement of facial lines and actinic changes. Pre- and postoperative histopathologic examinations were made on two patients. Preoperative examination of specimens from actinically damaged skin showed atypical keratinocytes in the basal layer of the epidermis, with overlying dense compact orthokeratosis and parakeratosis. Abundant solar elastosis was seen in the papillary dermis. Postoperative histologic specimens showed a normal-appearing epidermis with fibrosis in the papillary dermis and minimal solar elastosis (about four weeks after laser treatment). At present, various modalities are available for the regeneration of the aged skin, including chemical peels and dermabrasion. Significantly fewer complications were noted with CO/sub 2/ laser abrasion than with these methods. Thus, CO/sub 2/ laser abrasion can be useful in the cosmetic and medical treatment of the aged skin. Marked clinical and histologic improvement has been demonstrated.

• Research Organization: Hermosa Skin Medical Clinic, Hermosa Beach, CA (USA)
• OSTI ID: 5695525
• Journal Information: Cutis (N.Y.); (United States), Vol. 43:6
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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