Efficacy and Safety of 1,064 nm Q-switched Nd:YAG Laser Treatment for Removing Melanocytic Nevi

• DOI: 10.5021/ad.2012.24.2.162
• Publication Date: 2012-05-02T09:45:09Z
• Authors: Yoon Jee Kim; Kyu Uang Whang; Won Bok Choi; Hyun Jo Kim; Jae Young Hwang; Jung Hoon Lee; Sung Wook Kim
• Keywords: Nd:YAG laser; Congenital melanocytic nevus; Q-switching; Nevus of Ota; Melanocytic nevus

Until recently, the removal of melanocytic nevi has been performed with a CO(2) laser or Er:YAG laser. These lasers have useful for removing affected spots. However, enlargement spots some sequelae, including depressed hypertrophic scars, could develop as unwanted results. The Q-switched Nd:YAG used to remove deep-seated melanocytes, such Ota nevus tattoos. there no previous experiments test efficacy and safety this treatment nevi.The objective study was investigate 1,064 nm nevi, congenital nevomelanocytic acquired nevi.Two thousand sixty four Korean patients small were treated from 2005 2009. High-resolution photographs taken in identical lighting positions before after six weeks observe procedural efficacy.About 70% using completely removed one session. other 30% within three sessions. appearance sequelae hollow scars noticeably decreased compared results seen treatments.Use is safe effective modality nevi.