Ablation of cutaneous lesions using an erbium:YAG laser
Khatri, K.A.
Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy 5(3-4): 150-153
2003
ISSN/ISBN: 1476-4172 PMID: 14741818 Document Number: 562604
This study was performed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of erbium:YAG laser in removal of cutaneous lesions. Data were collected after removing 363 benign, pre-malignant and malignant lesions in 27 patients at a dermatology and cosmetic laser surgery center. All lesions were completely removed. Eight of 363 lesions recurred and the histological analysis showed complete removal of one malignant lesion with erbium:YAG laser ablation. There were no long term or permanent complications. Erbium:YAG laser is safe and effective in removal of cutaneous lesions.