Xanthelasma Palpebrarum Treatment with a 1,450-nm-Diode Laser

BACKGROUND
Various treatments of xanthelasma palpebrarum have been studied, including surgical excision, treatment with chemicals, and ablative laser therapy, but these methods have some disadvantages. Recently, nonablative laser therapy has been proposed as a treatment for xanthelasma palpebrarum.


OBJECTIVE
To investigate the efficacy and safety of a 1,450-nm-diode laser in the treatment of xanthelasma.


MATERIALS AND METHODS
Sixteen patients were treated using a 1,450-nm-diode laser. Fluences of 12 J/cm2, a 6-mm spot size, and a dynamic cooling device setting of 20 to 30 ms were used. One to four treatments 4 to 6 weeks ...

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