Clinical and Histological Evaluation of the 755nm Alexandrite Laser With Handpiece for the Treatment of Scars



Status:Completed
Conditions:Cosmetic
Therapuetic Areas:Dermatology / Plastic Surgery
Healthy:No
Age Range:18 - 85
Updated:3/1/2014
Start Date:December 2012
End Date:September 2013
Contact:Jennifer Moreno
Phone:212-686-7306

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Compare efficacy and safety of handpieces on the 755nm Alexandrite laser for the treatment
of scars.


Inclusion Criteria:

1. Is a healthy male or female between 18 and 85 years old

2. Has unwanted scars not including atrophic scars and wishes to undergo laser
treatments.

3. Is willing to consent to participate in the study.

4. Is willing to comply with all requirements of the study including biopsies, being
photographed, following post treatment care and attending all treatment and follow up
visits.

5. Has Fitzpatrick skin types I to IV.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. The subject is female and pregnant, has been pregnant within the last 3 months, is
currently breast feeding or planning a pregnancy during the study period.

2. The subject is hypersensitive to light exposure OR takes photo sensitized medication.

3. The subject has active or localized systemic infections.

4. The subject has a coagulation disorder or is currently using anti-coagulation
medication (including but not limited to heavy aspirin therapy {greater than 81 mg
per day}).

5. The subject has any condition which, in the investigator's opinion, would make it
unsafe for the subject to participate in this research study.

6. The subject is currently enrolled in an investigational drug or device trial, or has
received an investigational drug or been treated with an investigational device
within 3 months prior to entering this study.

7. The subject has used Accutane within 6 months prior to enrollment.

8. The subject has the need to be exposed to artificial tanning devices or excessive
sunlight during the trial.

9. The subject has had prior treatment with parenteral gold therapy (gold sodium
thiomalate).

10. The subject has a history of keloids.

11. The subject has evidence of compromised wound healing.

12. The subject has a history of squamous cell carcinoma or melanoma.

13. The subject has a history of immunosuppression/immune deficiency disorders (including
HIV infection or AIDS) or use of immunosuppressive medications.

14. The subjects has an allergy to lidocaine and epinephrine.
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