Acne Scar Treatment Using High-energy Fractional Nanosecond Q-switched 1064 nm Laser

Nasrin Mani, Anže Zorman
J Cosmet Dermatol (2021), 00:1-6, doi:10.1111/jocd.14534

Abstract

Aims

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of high-energy ablative fractional nanosecond Q-switched 1064 nm laser therapy for acne scars.

Material and methods

Forty-six patients aged from 16 to 69 years and of Fitzpatrick skin type from 2 to 4 were included in this retrospective study. Multiple passes were delivered with a fractional 1064-nm handpiece at high energy. Results were evaluated using blinded analysis of patient before and after photographs and also by evaluating patient satisfaction.

Results

Most patients (75%) were improved or very improved according to blinded evaluation. Patient satisfaction was high. No hypo/hyperpigmentation, scarring, or any other side effects were reported by any of the patients.

Conclusions

The study demonstrated good clinical outcomes in facial acne scar management with a high patient satisfaction rate and no adverse side effects.

Acne scar treatment using high-energy fractional nanosecond Q-switched 1064 nm laser