PMID: 19916260Nov 18, 2009Paper

Clinical evaluation of the SmartSkin fractional laser for the treatment of photodamage and acne scars

Journal of Drugs in Dermatology : JDD
Michael GoldJulie A Biron

Abstract

Fractional photothermolysis with a CO2 laser shows promise in the treatment of photodamaged skin. The purpose of this study was to evaluate a fractional CO2 laser device (SmartSkin, Cynosure, Westford, MA) for the treatment of facial photodamage. Twelve subjects seeking treatment of facial hyperpigmentation, skin laxity, wrinkles and fine lines, enlarged pores and acne scars enrolled in the study. Each subject was treated twice with the SmartSkin device at three- to five-week intervals. Results were evaluated at one week, one month and three months after the final treatment. All 12 subjects completed the study. Physician and subject assessments both indicated that clinical improvements in all photodamage parameters were apparent at one month and persisted at least three months. Improvements in acne scars were noted but not graded. Eleven subjects would recommend the treatment to family and friends. The median pain scores during the initial and final treatments were 2.00 and 2.00, respectively, on a scale of 0-5. Only one adverse effect, facial edema, was judged "probably related to treatment." The SmartSkin fractional laser device improves photodamaged skin for at least three months. The treatment was well tolerated and adverse...Continue Reading

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