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Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy Volume 11, 2009 - Issue 1
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Original Article

Long‐pulsed neodymium:yttrium‐aluminum‐garnet laser treatment for hypertrophic port‐wine stains on the lips

Taro Kono Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Tokyo, JapanCorrespondence[email protected]
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William Frederick Groff Division of Cosmetic Dermatology, La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre, La Jolla, California, USA
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Henry H. Chan Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, University of Hong Kong and Department of Medicine/Therapeutic and Pediatric, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Hiroyuki Sakurai Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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Takashi Yamaki Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
Pages 11-13 | Received 25 Apr 2008, Accepted 27 Jun 2008, Published online: 12 Jul 2009
 
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Abstract

Pulsed dye laser (PDL) treatment of hypertrophic port‐wine stains (PWSs) on the lips has demonstrated poor efficacy and a potential risk of dyspigmentation. PDL‐resistant hypertrophic PWS may require treatment with deeper penetrating lasers such as a 1064‐nm neodymium:yttrium‐aluminum‐garnet (Nd:YAG) laser. The objective of this clinical study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a Nd:YAG laser for the treatment of hypertrophic PWSs on the lips. Ten patients (four were male and six were female) with hypertrophic PWSs on the lips were recruited in this study. Eight patients showed good to excellent improvement without complications. In conclusion, the Nd:YAG laser is safe and effective for treating hypertrophic PWSs on the lips.

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