Laser Treatment of Skin of Color for Medical and Aesthetic Uses With a New 650-Microsecond Nd:YAG 1064nm Laser

Abstract

Individuals with skin of color are a rapidly growing portion of the cosmetic procedures market. There are unique challenges to treating skin conditions in skin of color patients. This article and roundtable discussion focus on the use of energy-based modalities, particularly a 650-microsecond 1064nm laser that delivers energy in a collimated beam. Alone or in combination with other therapies, the 650-microsecond 1064nm laser has been used successfully to treat melasma, acne, postinflammatory hyperpigmentation, pseudofolliculitis barbae, hair removal, acne keloidalis nuchae, and aging skin in skin of color. J Drugs Dermatol. 2019;18(4 Suppl 1):s135-137.

• Authors: Wendy E. Roberts, Michelle Henry, Cheryl Burgess, Nazanin Saedi, Suneel Chilukuri, Dr. Arusha Campbell-Chambers
• Journal: Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD (J Drugs Dermatol) Vol. 18 Issue 4 Pg. s135-137 (Apr 01 2019) ISSN: 1545-9616 [Print] United States
• PMID: 31017752 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Female
• Hair Removal (instrumentation, methods)
• Humans
• Lasers, Solid-State (adverse effects, therapeutic use)
• Low-Level Light Therapy (instrumentation, methods)
• Male
• Skin Aging (radiation effects)
• Skin Diseases (therapy)
• Skin Pigmentation (radiation effects)
• Treatment Outcome
• Young Adult