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Article: Asians' acne scars defy 1,450-nm laser
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- Dermatology Times
- Article date:
- November 1, 2004
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Singapore - It looks as though Asian patients must keep waiting for a reliable treatment for acne scarring. According to a study presented at the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery's annual meeting, the 1,450-nm Smoothbeam laser (Candela) delivers only marginal to moderate improvements.
In the United States, cosmetic surgeons frequently use this laser to treat photoaging. Patients in Singapore, China, and other Southeastern Asian nations, however, tend to dislike tanning and intense exposure to sunlight. As a result, acne scarring is more common among populations there. "Very often, when you compare patients who are 30 years old to 50 years old, you'll find that Caucasians look ...