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{"title":"The Implication of Photodynamic Therapy Applied to the Level of Tumor Resection on Postoperative Cerebral Edema and Intracranial Pressure Changes in Gliomas","authors":"Jingxuan Li, Weijun Sun, Shaoshan Hu, Xiuwei Yan","doi":"10.1002/lsm.23837","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/lsm.23837","url":null,"abstract":"AimThe aim of our study was to explore the factors influencing cerebral edema and intracranial pressure in glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) patients who undergo photodynamic therapy (PDT) after resection.ApproachThis was a retrospective controlled study of GBM patients treated with PDT‐assisted resections of varying scope from May 2021 to August 2023. The baseline clinical data, cerebral edema volumes, intracranial pressure values, and imaging data of the GBM patients were collected for statistical analysis.ResultsA total of 56 GBM patients were included. Thirty of the patients underwent gross total resection (GTR), and the other 26 patients underwent subtotal resection (STR). We found that the cerebral edema volume and the mean intracranial pressure in patients who underwent GTR were lower than those in patients who underwent STR. Moreover, univariate analysis showed that the scope of tumor resection was an independent factor affecting cerebral edema and intracranial pressure after PDT.ConclusionsCompared with STR, PDT combined with GTR significantly reduced postoperative brain edema volume and intracranial pressure in GBM patients.","PeriodicalId":17961,"journal":{"name":"Lasers in Surgery and Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142217421","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effects of Cryolipolysis on the Conversion of White Adipose Tissue: Pilot Study","authors":"Christiane Rodrigues Tofoli Palauro, Patrícia Froes Meyer, Ciro Dantas Soares, Eneida de Morais Carreiro, Flávio de Paiva Dumaresq, Fernando Cesar Camara de Oliveira, Ana Laura Martins de Andrade, Priscila da S. P. S. Daumas","doi":"10.1002/lsm.23839","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/lsm.23839","url":null,"abstract":"IntroductionCryolipolysis (CLL) is a widely employed noninvasive procedure for body fat reduction. It operates by inducing cooling, leading to the crystallization of cytoplasmic lipids, loss of cellular integrity, and apoptosis/necrosis of adipocytes, accompanied by local inflammation. Ongoing discussions revolve around CLL's potential to transform white adipocytes into brown adipocytes, potentially yielding more significant effects compared to alternative procedures.ObjectiveThus, this randomized, blinded clinical study aimed to investigate the effects of CLL on adipose tissue and elucidate the mechanisms involved in its application and capacity for adipocyte conversion.MethodologyTissue samples from six patients were assessed at intervals of 45, 60, and 90 days following the application of the CLL protocol during abdominoplasty surgeries.ResultsThe samples underwent immunohistochemical analyses targeting various markers, revealing higher expression of PPAR‐gamma, PPAR‐alpha, and UCP‐1 markers in CLL‐treated samples.ConclusionTherefore, the present study suggests that CLL has the ability to intervene in adipocyte conversion.","PeriodicalId":17961,"journal":{"name":"Lasers in Surgery and Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142217422","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comparing Line-Field Confocal Optical Coherence Tomography and Reflectance Confocal Microscopy on the In Vivo Healing Process of Lesions Induced by Fractional Photothermolysis.","authors":"Sergio Del Río-Sancho, Stephanie Christen-Zaech, David Alvarez Martinez, Jöri Pünchera, Rastine Merat, Hans Joachim Laubach","doi":"10.1002/lsm.23841","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/lsm.23841","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The advent of ablative fractional photothermolysis has revolutionized laser dermatology by providing a method to produce well-standardized, precise, and repeatable microscopic lesions. These wounds typically heal within 1-3 weeks, depending on the body site, with a minimal risk of permanent scarring. This positions ablative fractional photothermolysis as an exemplary in vivo model for studying the skin's wound healing processes.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This study aims to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of two noninvasive imaging techniques, reflectance confocal microscopy (RCM) and line-field confocal optical coherence tomography (LC-OCT), in assessing skin wound healing following microscopic injuries induced by ablative fractional photothermolysis.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The forearms of participating volunteers were treated and ablated with a CO₂-Laser in a fractional pattern using varying power settings (2.5-10 mJ/MTZ). In vivo RCM and LC-OCT images were obtained at predefined time intervals post-laser treatment, ranging from 6 h to 14 days.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Vertical visualization of the lesions through both imaging modalities revealed a healing process characterized by the upward and outward movement of microscopic epidermal necrotic debris, thereby reducing the depth of the injury while forming an external crust. LC-OCT imaging demonstrated more comprehensive results with fewer movement artifacts. Conversely, horizontal visualization with both techniques highlighted a gathering of keratinocytes around the wounds, indicating the initiation of the regenerative process. RCM provided superior image clarity in this horizontal plane.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>RCM and LC-OCT offer valuable and complementary noninvasive alternatives to conventional biopsy methods for the assessment and characterization of the skin's wound healing process post-ablative fractional photothermolysis. These findings underscore the potential of such imaging techniques in enhancing our understanding of the wound healing process.</p><p><strong>Trial registration: </strong>ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT05614557.</p>","PeriodicalId":17961,"journal":{"name":"Lasers in Surgery and Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-09-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142154481","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Regenerative Retinal Laser and Light Therapies (RELITE): Proposal of a New Nomenclature, Categorization, and Trial Reporting Standard.","authors":"Claus von der Burchard, Yoko Miura, Boris Stanzel, Jay Chhablani, Johann Roider, Carsten Framme, Ralf Brinkmann, Jan Tode","doi":"10.1002/lsm.23833","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/lsm.23833","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Numerous laser and light therapies have been developed to induce regenerative processes in the choroid/retinal pigment epithelium (RPE)/photoreceptor complex, leaving the neuroretina undamaged. These therapies are applied to the macula for the treatment of various diseases, most prominently diabetic maculopathy, retinal vein occlusion, central serous chorioretinopathy, and age-related macular degeneration. However, the abundance of technologies, treatment patterns, and dosimetry protocols has made understanding these therapies and comparing different approaches increasingly complex and challenging. To address this, we propose a new nomenclature system with a clear categorization that will allow for better understanding and comparability between different laser and light modalities. We propose this nomenclature system as an open standard that may be adapted in future toward new technical developments or medical advancements.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A systematic literature review of reported macular laser and light therapies was conducted. A categorization into a standardized system was proposed and discussed among experts and professionals in the field. This paper does not aim to assess, compare, or evaluate the efficacy of different laser or dosimetry techniques or treatment patterns.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The literature search yielded 194 papers describing laser techniques, 50 studies describing dosimetry, 272 studies with relevant clinical trials, and 82 reviews. Following the common therapeutic aim, we propose \"regenerative retinal laser and light therapies (RELITE)\" as the general header. We subdivided RELITE into four main categories that refer to the intended physical and biochemical effects of temperature increase (photothermal therapy, PTT), RPE regeneration (photomicrodisruption therapy, PMT), photochemical processes (photochemical therapy, PCT), and photobiomodulation (photobiomodulation therapy, PBT). Further, we categorized the different dosimetry approaches and treatment regimens. We propose the following nomenclature system that integrates the most important parameters to enable understanding and comparability: Pattern-Dosimetry-Exposure Time/Frequency, Duty Cycle/Irradiation Diameter/Wavelength-Subcategory-Category.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Regenerative retinal laser and light therapies are widely used for different diseases and may become valuable in the future. A precise nomenclature system and strict reporting standards are needed to allow for a better understanding, reproduceable and comparable clinical trials, and overall acceptance. We defined categories for a systematic therapeutic goal-based nomenclature to facilitate future research in this field.</p>","PeriodicalId":17961,"journal":{"name":"Lasers in Surgery and Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-08-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142108852","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Cover Image: Volume 56 Issue 7","authors":"Xiufa Wu,&nbsp;Jing Zhang,&nbsp;Rui Fang,&nbsp;Chunsheng Wei","doi":"10.1002/lsm.23838","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/lsm.23838","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Cover micrograph: The cover image is based on the article Combined CO₂ Laser Vaporization and Bleomycin Injection to Treat Huge Adult Laryngeal Vascular Anomalies: Innovative Application of CO₂ Laser in Otolaryngology by Xiufa Wu et al., https://doi.org/10.1002/lsm.23824.\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure></p>","PeriodicalId":17961,"journal":{"name":"Lasers in Surgery and Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-08-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/lsm.23838","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142041521","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Outcomes of CEM43 in Predicting Thermal Damage Induced by Focal Laser Ablation in Controlled Ex Vivo Experiments: A Comparison to Histology and MRI.","authors":"K C C de Bie, R A A van Kollenburg, L A M J G van Riel, M Almasian, J E Freund, P R Bloemen, R Zweije, J Crezee, B F Coolen, G J Strijkers, T M de Reijke, J R Oddens, A G J M van Leeuwen, D M de Bruin","doi":"10.1002/lsm.23834","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/lsm.23834","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Focal laser ablation (FLA) serves as a targeted therapy for prostate cancer (PCa). Clinical studies have demonstrated significant variations in ablation volumes with consistent fiber configurations. Consequently, a prediction model is needed for the safe application of FLA in treating PCa.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to evaluate the reproducibility of FLA-induced temperature profiles in controlled ex vivo experiments using clinical laser treatment protocols. Additionally, it sought to examine the effectiveness of the CEM43 model in predicting the zone of irreversible damage (ZID) and to compare these findings with outcomes derived from the Arrhenius model.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Freshly excised postmortem human prostate and porcine liver specimens were used for controlled ex vivo ablation. Tissues were secured in a Perspex sample holder for precise placement of the laser fiber and thermocouples. FLA was conducted with a 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser at 3 W in continuous-wave mode for 10 min. Pre- and post-FLA 3D T1-weighted 7 T MRI scans were obtained to assess the treatment area. Whole-mount hematoxylin and eosin histological slides were prepared and digitized. On histology, the ZID was defined as the total of vaporized, carbonized, and coagulated tissue. A 2D thermal development map was created from temperature data, using bi-cubic interpolation. The cumulative equivalent thermal isoeffect dose at 43°C in minutes (CEM43) model was applied to predict the ZID, with 240 equivalent minutes (240-CEM43) used as the damage threshold. Additionally, the Arrhenius thermal model was used for comparison of CEM43 results. Predicted ZIDs were compared to MRI and histology.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>FLA treatment was performed on ex vivo human prostate samples (n = 2) and porcine liver specimens (n = 5). For human prostate tissue, FLA did not result in an identifiable ZID upon histological macroscopic examination or a lesion on MRI. Ex vivo porcine liver samples showed a clearly demarcated oval-shaped hyperintense lesion surrounding the laser fiber tip on post-FLA MRI. The MRI lesion (range 1.6-2.1 cm²) corresponded with the shape and location of the ZID on histology, but was smaller (median 1.7 vs. 3.2, p = 0.02). Histological examination of porcine liver samples revealed ZIDs ranging from 2.1 to 4.1 cm², whereas 240-CEM43-predicted ZIDs ranged from 3.3 to 3.8 cm². Although the median 240-CEM43-predicted ZID was not significantly larger than the histology ZID (3.8 vs. 3.2 cm², p = 0.22), it tended to overpredict the histological results in most experiments. The median Arrhenius-predicted ZID was similar to the histological ZID (3.2 vs. 3.2 cm², p = 0.56), but varied in size when comparing individual experiments (range 2.5-3.2 cm²).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>FLA on ex vivo human prostate showed no thermal damage on histopatho","PeriodicalId":17961,"journal":{"name":"Lasers in Surgery and Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-08-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142036239","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Letter to the Editor.","authors":"Wenbin Tan, John Stuart Nelson","doi":"10.1002/lsm.23832","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/lsm.23832","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":17961,"journal":{"name":"Lasers in Surgery and Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-08-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142017945","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Intradermal Delivery of Calcium Hydroxylapatite With Fractionated Ablation.","authors":"William Driscoll, Nicole M Golbari, Alexander Vallmitjana, Amanda F Durkin, Mihaela Balu, Christopher B Zachary","doi":"10.1002/lsm.23830","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/lsm.23830","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>The absorption of biostimulatory particulate matter following its application to fractional skin defects remains poorly understood, and even less is known about its in vivo impact in terms of tissue integration. The objectives of this study are twofold: (1) to evaluate the potential of calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) to penetrate through skin treated with a fractional laser; and (2) to assess the effectiveness of clinical laser scanning microscopy technologies in monitoring the effects of such treatment over time.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>One area on a volunteer's arm was treated with a fractional erbium laser (Sciton Inc., Palo Alto, CA), while a second area received the same laser treatment followed by CaHA topical application. We used reflectance confocal microscopy (RCM) and multiphoton microscopy (MPM) to noninvasively image beneath the surface of the treated skin to study and monitor the effects of these treatments within 1 h of treatment and at four additional time points over a 6-week period.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>One hour posttreatment, at different depths beneath the skin surface, MPM and RCM provided similar visualizations of laser-induced channels. In skin treated by both laser and CaHA, these two imaging methods provided complementary information. RCM captured the lateral and depth distribution of CaHA microspheres and were seen as bright spheres as they became incorporated into the healing tissue. MPM, meanwhile, visualized the CaHA microparticles as dark shadow spheres within the laser-induced channels and encroaching healing tissue. Furthermore, MPM provided critical information about collagen regeneration around the microspheres, with the collagen visually marked by its distinct second harmonic generation (SHG) signal.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This observational pilot study demonstrates that CaHA, a collagen stimulator used as a dermal filler, can not only be inserted into the dermis after fractional laser treatment but remains in the healing skin for at least 6 weeks posttreatment. The noninvasive imaging techniques RCM and MPM successfully captured the presence of CaHA microspheres mid-dermis during the healing phase. They also demonstrated new collagen production around the microspheres, highlighting the effectiveness of these imaging approaches in monitoring such treatment over time.</p>","PeriodicalId":17961,"journal":{"name":"Lasers in Surgery and Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-08-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142004521","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exploring Fractional Pigment Toning: A Novel Approach for Treating Benign Pigmented Lesions in Asian Patients With Fitzpatrick Skin Types III–V","authors":"Woraphong Manuskiatti,&nbsp;Thrit Hutachoke,&nbsp;Noldtawat Viriyaskultorn,&nbsp;Jayne Bernadeth Li,&nbsp;Thanya Techapichetvanich,&nbsp;Rungsima Wanitphakdeedecha","doi":"10.1002/lsm.23828","DOIUrl":"10.1002/lsm.23828","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background/Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Laser therapy has emerged as a widely favored treatment option for solar lentigines (SL). However, a significant challenge associated with this treatment, particularly among individuals with darker skin tones, is the notable risk of postinflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) induction. In response to these concerns, the authors conducted a prospective, self-controlled study to comprehensively evaluate the safety and effectiveness of 532-nm picosecond laser, both with and without a microlens array (MLA), for the management of SL in patients with Fitzpatrick skin types (FST) III–V.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Twenty-seven patients with FST III–V and bilateral SL on the face underwent randomized treatment. One side of the face was treated with a 532-nm picosecond laser coupled with an MLA, utilizing the fractional pigment toning (FPT) technique, while the other side received treatment without the MLA, following the conventional technique (CT). The FPT technique utilized a 9-mm spot size with a fluence of 0.47 J/cm² for two passes covering 40% of the area. In contrast, the CT used a 4.5-mm handpiece with fluence ranging from 0.3 to 0.7 J/cm². Patients received a single treatment and were evaluated for pigment clearance, occurrence of PIH, and other adverse effects at 2 weeks, 1, 3, and 6 months posttreatment.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Twenty-seven participants completed the study protocol. Analysis of pigment clearance, measured via 3D photography, showed significant improvement from 2 weeks to 6 months posttreatment for both the FPT technique (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.001) and CT (<i>p</i> = 0.004). PIH occurred in 64%, 80%, 96%, and 88% of cases on the CT side, compared to 8%, 32%, 36%, and 16% on the FPT technique side at 2 weeks, 1, 3, and 6 months posttreatment, respectively. The incidence of PIH was significantly lower on the FPT technique side compared to the CT side throughout the follow-up periods. Additionally, transient and mild hypopigmentation occurred in one participant (4%) on the FPT technique side and in five participants (20%) on the CT side. No other adverse effects were observed during the study.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The 532-nm picosecond laser emerges as a safe and efficacious treatment modality for SL in individuals with FST III–V. Particularly noteworthy is the efficacy of the FPT technique, which demonstrates comparable effectiveness while significantly reducing the incidence of PIH compared to the CT.<","PeriodicalId":17961,"journal":{"name":"Lasers in Surgery and Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-07-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/lsm.23828","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141792797","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"In Vivo Evaluation of Laser-Induced Optical Breakdown (LIOBS) by 1064-nm Nd:YAG Fractional Picosecond Laser With Reflectance Confocal Microscopy and Precise Histopathologic Correlation","authors":"Maritza Rojas-Orrego,&nbsp;Nestor Carreño,&nbsp;Teo Feuerhake,&nbsp;Cristian Navarrete-Dechent","doi":"10.1002/lsm.23829","DOIUrl":"10.1002/lsm.23829","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objectives</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Picosecond lasers with a microlens array can cause laser-induced optical breakdown (LIOBS) and LIC (Intradermal laser-induced cavitation) within high-fluence areas. This study aimed to describe the clinical, reflectance confocal microscopy (RCM), histopathological findings, and the characteristics of vacuoles caused by LIOBS and LIC in individuals with skin types III and IV.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Materials and Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study was performed on six Chilean healthy volunteers, males and females, aged 35–65 years old with Fitzpatrick skin phototypes III–IV. The laser was applied in the inner proximal area of the nondominant arm. RCM evaluation was performed 24 h later; 48 h later, skin biopsies were performed on the laser-treated areas. Clinical, histological, and RCM findings were recorded.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Every individual developed a 10 mm² area of clinical erythema in the treated area. Under RCM, all six volunteers had hyporeflective spherical structures at the level of the epidermis, consistent with intraepidermal vacuoles. Histopathological evaluation revealed different sizes of vacuoles in both the epidermis and dermis.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The LIOBS and LIC processes and the secondary production of vacuoles could be highly valuable for effective dermal remodeling treatment and aid in promoting the production of new collagen, elastic fibers, and growth factors that could improve skin texture. These structures were visible under RCM and histopathological evaluation.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":17961,"journal":{"name":"Lasers in Surgery and Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-07-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141784354","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}