Advanced search
Publication Cover
Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy Volume 17, 2015 - Issue 2
Submit an article Journal homepage
347
Views
10
CrossRef citations to date
0
Altmetric
ORIGINAL RESEARCH REPORTS

Combination of CO2 and Q-switched Nd:YAG lasers is more effective than Q-switched Nd:YAG laser alone for eyebrow tattoo removal

Mohammad RadmaneshDepartment of Dermatology, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, IranCorrespondence[email protected]
&
Zohreh RafieiDepartment of Dermatology, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
Pages 65-68 | Received 26 Jul 2013, Accepted 09 Nov 2014, Published online: 22 Dec 2014

References

  • Kent KM, Graber EM. Laser tattoo removal: a review. Dermatol Surg. 2012;38:1–13.
  • Bencini PL, Cazzaniga S, Tourlaki A, Galimberti MG, Naldi L. Removal of tattoos by Q-switched laser: variables influencing outcome and sequelae in a large cohort of treated patients. Arch Dermatol. 2012;148:1364–1369.
  • Adatto MA, Halachmi S, Lapidoth M. Tattoo removal. Curr Probl Dermatol. 2011;42:97–110.
  • Adrian RM, Griffin L. Laser tattoo removal. Clin Plast Surg. 2000;27:181–192.
  • Choudhary S, Elsaie ML, Leiva A, Nouri K. Lasers for tattoo removal: a review. Lasers Med Sci. 2010;25:619–627.
  • Moreno-Arias GA, Camps-Fresneda A. The use of Q-switched alexandrite laser (755 nm, 100 ns) for eyeliner tattoo removal. J Cutan Laser Ther. 1999;1:113–115.
  • Moreno-Arias GA, Camps-Fresneda A. Use of the Q-switched alexandrite laser (755 nm, 100 nsec) for eyebrow tattoo removal. Lasers Surg Med. 1999;25:123–125.
  • Alster TS. Q-switched alexandrite laser treatment (755 nm) of professional and amateur tattoos. J Am Acad Dermatol. 1995;33:69–73.
  • Kilmer SL. Laser treatment of tattoos. Dermatol Clin. 1997; 15:409–417.
  • Liu XJ, Huo MH. Permanent leukotrichia after Q-switched 1064 nm laser tattoo removal. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol. 2011;77:81–82.
  • Fitzpatrick RE, Goldman MP, Dierickx C. Laser ablation of facial cosmetic tattoos. Aesthetic Plast surg. 1994;18: 91–98.
  • Ruiz-Esparza J, Goldman MP, Fitzpatrick RE. Tattoo removal with minimal scarring: the chemo-laser technique. J Dermatol Surg Oncol. 1998;14:1372–1376.
  • Kossida T, Rigopoulos D, Katsambas A, Anderson RR. Optimal tattoo removal in a single laser session based on the method of repeated exposures. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2012;66:271–277.
  • Herbich GJ. Ultrapulse carbon dioxide laser treatment of an iron oxide flesh-colored tattoo. Dermatol Surg. 1997;23: 60–61.
  • Brady SC, Blokmanis A, Jewett L. Tattoo removal with the carbon dioxide laser. Ann Plast Surg. 1979;2:482–490.

Reprints and Corporate Permissions

Please note: Selecting permissions does not provide access to the full text of the article, please see our help page How do I view content?

To request a reprint or corporate permissions for this article, please click on the relevant link below:

Order Reprints Request Corporate Permissions

Academic Permissions

Please note: Selecting permissions does not provide access to the full text of the article, please see our help page How do I view content?

Obtain permissions instantly via Rightslink by clicking on the button below:

Request Academic Permissions

If you are unable to obtain permissions via Rightslink, please complete and submit this Permissions form. For more information, please visit our Permissions help page.

Related research

People also read lists articles that other readers of this article have read.

Recommended articles lists articles that we recommend and is powered by our AI driven recommendation engine.

Cited by lists all citing articles based on Crossref citations.
Articles with the Crossref icon will open in a new tab.