Nd: YAG laser (1064 nm) irradiation for lower extremity telangiectases and small reticular veins: efficacy as measured by vessel color and size

AS Rogachefsky, S Silapunt, DJ Goldberg - Dermatologic surgery, 2002 - journals.lww.com
BACKGROUND Laser treatment of lower extremity telangiectases and small reticular veins
has remained difficult because of vessel color, diameter, depth, and associated high …

Early clinical results with a multiple synchronized pulse 1064 nm laser for leg telangiectasias and reticular veins

RA Weiss, MA Weiss - Dermatologic surgery, 1999 - journals.lww.com
Background: The 1064 nm wavelength penetrates tissue and blood vessels with little
absorption by melanin. Objective: To perform a study examining the effects of 1064 nm laser …

Optimal pulse durations for the treatment of leg telangiectasias with a neodymium YAG laser

EC Parlette, WF Groff, MJ Kinshella… - Lasers in Surgery …, 2006 - Wiley Online Library
Background Leg veins can be effectively treated with lasers. However, the optimal pulse
duration for small leg veins has not been established in human studies with a Nd: YAG laser …

The utilization of a new yellow light laser (578 nm) for the treatment of class I red telangiectasia of the lower extremities

NELS SADiCk, R WEiSS - Dermatologic surgery, 2002 - journals.lww.com
BACKGROUND A dual-wavelength approach is necessary in order to achieve consistent
results when utilizing lasers and intense pulsed light sources to treat red and blue lower …

Comparison of laser versus sclerotherapy in the treatment of lower extremity telangiectases: a prospective study

MA Munia, N Wolosker, CG Munia, WS Chao… - Dermatologic …, 2012 - journals.lww.com
Background Lower extremity telangiectasia affects approximately 40% of women. The
demand for aesthetic treatment of these veins continues to grow. Few studies have …

Clinical comparison of sclerotherapy versus long‐pulsed Nd: YAG laser treatment for lower extremity telangiectases

JR Lupton, TS Alster, P Romero - Dermatologic surgery, 2002 - Wiley Online Library
background. Sclerotherapy has traditionally been considered the gold standard of treatment
for leg veins, but patient fear of multiple needle injections and side effects of treatment have …

Comparison and sequential study of long pulsed Nd: YAG 1,064 nm laser and sclerotherapy in leg telangiectasias treatment

JL Levy, C Elbahr, E Jouve… - Lasers in surgery and …, 2004 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Background and Objectives Millisecond pulsed 1,064 nm Nd: YAG lasers have
been developed for the treatment of leg telangiectasias. To date there have been very few …

Optimal pulse durations for the treatment of leg telangiectasias with an alexandrite laser

EV Ross, KJ Meehan, S Gilbert… - Lasers in Surgery and …, 2009 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Background and Objectives Determine optimal settings using a long pulse 755 nm
alexandrite laser in the treatment of superficial leg veins. Study Design\Materials and …

Treatment of leg veins with combined pulsed dye and Nd: YAG lasers: 60 patients assessed at 6 months

MA Trelles, R Weiss, J Moreno‐Moragas… - Lasers in surgery …, 2010 - Wiley Online Library
Introduction Leg telangiectasias have been reported to have been treated with a variety of
lasers. This study was designed to measure response to treatment of leg telangiectasias …

Pulsed alexandrite laser for the treatment of leg telangiectasia and reticular veins

ANB Kauvar, WW Lou - Archives of dermatology, 2000 - jamanetwork.com
Objective To examine the safety and efficacy of a pulsed alexandrite laser for treatment of
leg telangiectasia and reticular veins. Design Observational study. Setting Laser and Skin …