Treatment of vascular lesions located in the lip and in the oral cavity with Nd:YAG laser

ABSTRACT

Vascular lesions such as hemangiomas can be found in the oral cavity. Some therapeutic modalities can be used in the treatment of these lesions and Nd:YAG 1064 nm long pulse laser shows good results with easy application, fewer complications and satisfactory results. This study describes the technique and outcome of a case of hemangioma located on the tongue treated with Nd:YAG laser.

KEYWORDS:

• Botulinum toxins
• cosmeceuticals
• lasers and light sources
• PDT