Treatment of pigmentary disorders in patients with skin of color with a novel 755 nm picosecond, Q switched ruby, and Q switched Nd:YAG nanosecond lasers: A retrospective photographic review
Laser procedures in skin of color (SOC) patients are challenging due to the increased risk of dyspigmentation and scarring. A novel 755 nm alexandrite picosecond laser has demonstrated effectiveness for tattoo removal and treatment of acne scars. No studies to date have evaluated its applications in pigmentary disorders. The purpose of this retrospective study was to evaluate the safety profile and efficacy of the picosecond alexandrite laser compared to the current standard treatment, Q switched ruby and neodynium (Nd):YAG nanosecond lasers, for pigmentary disorders in SOC patients.
Lasers in surgery and medicine