scholarly journals Copper vapor laser treatment of granuloma of the vermilion border of the lips arising as a complication after permanent make-up

2021 ◽  
Vol 97 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-45
Author(s):  
Igor V. Ponomarev ◽  
Yury N. Andrusenko ◽  
Sergey B. Topchiy ◽  
Ludmila D. Shakina
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Laser Treatment ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Copper Vapor Laser ◽  
Cosmetic Result ◽  
Minimal Risk ◽  
Vapor Laser ◽  
Copper Vapor ◽  
Increased Risk

Background. Granulomas of the vermilion border of the lips (GVBL); as a complication of lip tattooing; inevitably poses cosmetic problems. Surgical excision and cryodestruction are associated with an increased risk of scarring and recurrence of GVBL. Laser therapy can selectively destroy a pigment and achieve the desired cosmetic result with minimal risk of side effects. So laser treatment was reported to be a more relevant method of treatment of GVBL. Aim. To evaluate the effectiveness of treatment of GVBL with copper vapor laser (CVL) radiation. Case report. 39-year-old female patient; without manifestations of systemic sarcoidosis; reported a 2-year history of granulomas of the lips vermilion border. She had a permanent makeup cosmetic tattoo before the onset of granulomas after lip tattooing. Histopathological examination revealed the presence of pigment in the upper and middle layers of the dermis. GVBL treatment was performed using a CVL during a single procedure; with an average CVL power of 0.60.8 W; with a ratio of 3:2 at wavelengths of 511 nm and 578 nm; exposure time 0.3 s. Light spot diameter 1 mm. CVL treatment led to a pronounced elimination of all GVBL without side effects within five years. Discussion. CVL allows a combined mode of exposure; consisting of grinding large granules of pigment to sizes that can be absorbed by the lymphatic system and suppressing VEGF expression using radiation with a wavelength of 578 nm. Conclusions. The CVL treatment provided an excellent cosmetic result due to selective photodestruction of the pigment and complete remodeling of the vascular bed associated with GVBL. The high clinical efficiency of eliminating post-tattooing foci of GVBL using CVL without side effects allows us to suggest this method for dermatologists and cosmetologists as a highly effective and inexpensive way to eliminate complications of permanent makeup.

scholarly journals Treatment of сongenital melanocytic nevus in infants and children by a dual-wavelengths copper vapor laser

2020 ◽  
Vol 96 (3) ◽  
pp. 43-52
Author(s):  
Igor V. Ponomarev ◽  
Sergei B. Topchy ◽  
Alexandra E. Pushkareva ◽  
Yury N. Andrusenko ◽  
Ludmila D. Shakina
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Melanocytic Nevus ◽  
Infants And Children ◽  
Copper Vapor Laser ◽  
Vapor Laser ◽  
Copper Vapor ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
In Infants And Children

Introduction.Congenital melanocytic nevus (CMN) is detected at birth or shortly after birth in 1% of infants. The localization of CMN in aesthetically significant areas causes a decline in child self-esteem and causes concern for his parents. Surgical excision of skin areas with CMN is associated with an increased risk of cosmetic side effects and is often followed by long-term stress conditions after the invasive intervention. Aim of the study.To evaluate the efficacy of the CMN removal in infants, children and adolescents with the dual-wavelengths copper vapor laser (CVL) radiation. Patients and Methods.Medium-sized (up to 9 cm) single CMN was treated in nine fair-skinned patients: seven girls and two boys, aged from 2 months to 16 years. The procedures were carried out at an average CVL power of 0.61.0 W, with a power ratio of 3:2 at 511 nm and 578 nm wavelengths, and an exposure time of 0.20.3 s. Light spot diameter 1 mm. The treatment was carried out during 210 sessions with an interval of 12 months between sessions. Results.In children and adolescents, the treatment of CMN with CVL dual-wavelengths radiation made it possible to achieve significant clarification of the involved area without hypertrophic scars. The duration of the healing of the irradiated area lasted 23 weeks. Side effects were manifested with subtle skin atrophy. Conclusion.The high efficacy of CVL removal of medium-sized CMN in infants and children using the dual-wavelengths CVL radiation without pronounced side effects allows introducing such an approach in the clinical practice of pediatric dermatologists and cosmetologists.

scholarly journals Treatment of pyogenic granuloma with copper vapor laser radiation

2021 ◽  
Vol 97 (2) ◽  
pp. 41-49
Author(s):  
Igor V. Ponomarev ◽  
Ludmila D. Shakina ◽  
Sergey B. Topchiy ◽  
Svetlana V. Klyuchareva ◽  
Alexandra E. Pushkareva
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Laser Treatment ◽  
Postoperative Bleeding ◽  
Pyogenic Granuloma ◽  
Copper Vapor Laser ◽  
Surgical Removal ◽  
Vapor Laser ◽  
Copper Vapor ◽  
The Face

Background. Pyogenic granuloma (PG) or lobular capillary hemangioma, ICD10 code: L98.0. appears as a single bright red or violet papule up to 20 mm in size, on the face, fingers, skull surface, arms, and intergluteal fold, as well as on the oral mucous membranes. Surgical removal of facial PG is not always possible due to insufficient thickness of the dermis. Treatment of PG with a pulsed dye laser (PDL) or neodymium laser (Nd:YAG) can achieve a noticeable elimination of the lesion but is reported to be accompanied by such side effects as purpura or scarring. It determines the feasibility of introducing into clinical practice the methods of laser treatment of PG using the radiation of a copper vapor laser (CVL) with a wavelength of 578 nm, which effectively absorbed by the blood. Aim. The assessment of the clinical efficacy and safety of the CVL treating PG. Methods. 26 adult patients with PG in various parts of the face, including the lips, limbs, and trunk, were included in this study. PG treatment was carried out in one session with CVL (Yakhroma-Med, FIAN) at an average power of 0.71.0 W, at a wavelength of 578 nm, exposure time 0.20.3 s. The diameter of the light spot is 1 mm. Results. Immediately after the single laser treatment, the PG involved area became grey. In 710 days, the irradiated area was utterly similar to the adjacent intact skin. No postoperative bleeding or infection was noted. Side effects included mild skin atrophy. During the follow-up observation for five years, no side effects were found. Conclusion. The high efficiency of PG elimination using CVL in the absence of pronounced side effects allows suggesting this method for introducing into dermatologists and cosmetologists' clinical practice as a highly effective and inexpensive method of treatment.

scholarly journals Treatment of Basal Cell Cancer With a Pulsed Copper Vapor Laser: A Case Series

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 350-354
Author(s):  
Svetlana V. Klyuchareva ◽  
Igor V. Ponomarev ◽  
Sergey B. Topchiy ◽  
Alexandra E. Pushkareva ◽  
Yury N. Andrusenko
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Laser Treatment ◽  
Histological Examination ◽  
Basal Cell ◽  
Cell Cancer ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Copper Vapor Laser ◽  
Vapor Laser ◽  
Copper Vapor ◽  
Ocular Injuries

Introduction: Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most prevalent form of non-melanoma skin cancer commonly arising in elderly patients. Currently, many laser systems are applied for the treatment of BCC. However, up to the present, there have been several reports concerning ocular side effects due to the laser procedure in the borders of the periorbital area. This determines the feasibility of testing new laser surgical modes for the management of periorbital BCC. This stuay aimed to estimate both the efficacy, the early post-radiated side effects and long-term outcomes of the CVL treatment of periorbital BCC. Patients and Methods: Two men and 6 women aged 50 to 77 years were diagnosed with periorbital BCC according to the data of both the clinical evaluation and histological examination of the tissue samples taken from the involved area. Six months after the laser treatment, the histological examination of skin samples from the borderline of the irradiated area was made again. All patients were followed for 24 months after the laser treatment of BCC. The laser treatment was administered during one session of copper vapor laser (CVL) (Yakhroma-Med model). The treatment included CVL radiation with a wavelength of 511 nm and 578 nm, in the ratio of 3:2. The power level was set up to 3 W, and the exposure time was equal from 200 to 600 ms. The pulse duration accounted for 15 ns. The diameter of the light spot on the skin surface amounted to 1 mm. Results: Dual-wavelengths CVL treatment of periorbital BCC provided a complete elimination of malignant cells and dysplastic vessels during one procedure. The duration of skin healing amounted to 2-4 weeks. There were neither ocular injuries or pronounced skin side effects nor relapses within 24 months after the laser procedure. Conclusion: CVL treatment of periorbital BCC provides relevant cosmetic results without ocular injuries and relapses.

Comparative Histochemistry of Port-Wine Stains After Copper Vapor Laser (578 nm) and Argon Laser Treatment

1992 ◽  
Vol 99 (2) ◽  
pp. 160-167 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reinhard Anton Neumann ◽  
Robert Martin Knobler ◽  
Helmut Leonhartsberger ◽  
Walter Gebhart
Keyword(s):  
Laser Treatment ◽  
Argon Laser ◽  
Copper Vapor Laser ◽  
Port Wine ◽  
Vapor Laser ◽  
Port Wine Stains ◽  
Copper Vapor

scholarly journals The Successful Treatment of Eyelid Intradermal Melanocytic Nevi (Nevus of Miescher)With the Dual-Wavelengths Copper Vapor Laser

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. e23-e23
Author(s):  
Igor Vladimirovich Ponomarev ◽  
Sergey B. Topchiy ◽  
Yury N. Andrusenko ◽  
Lyudmila D. Shakina
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Average Power ◽  
Complete Removal ◽  
Skin Neoplasms ◽  
Skin Lesions ◽  
Copper Vapor Laser ◽  
Vapor Laser ◽  
Copper Vapor ◽  
Surgical Methods ◽  
Intradermal Nevus

Introduction: Surgical methods for removing eyelid nevus are associated with a risk of developing such side effects as scarring or loss of eyelashes. Although current laser modalities have shown promising results, eyelid laser surgery may cause skin discoloration and noticeable scarring. This study aims at evaluating the efficacy and safety of the dual-wavelengths copper vapor laser (CVL) treatment of eyelid intradermal nevus of Miescher (NM). Patients and Methods: We present three adult female patients with eyelid intradermal nevus treated with CVL. CVL settings were as follows: the average power of 0.6-0.8 W, under a power ratio of 3:2 at wavelengths of 511 nm and 578 nm, exposure time of 0.3 seconds, the light spot diameter of 1 mm. Results: The dual-wavelength CVL treatment of medium- and large-sized NM provides the complete removal of eyelid dome-like NM after one and two sessions with a month interval correspondingly. The duration of skin healing accounted for two weeks. Conclusion: The complete removal of eyelid NM lesions without side effects demonstrates the safety and efficacy of dual-wavelengths CVL in treating such skin lesions. This laser treatment mode of benign skin neoplasms seems promising for dermatologists and cosmetologists’ clinical practice.

Numerical optimization of the dual-wavelengths copper vapor laser treatment of basal cell cancer

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Igor Ponomarev ◽  
Sergey . Topchiy ◽  
Mishik . Kazaryan ◽  
Aleksandra. E. Pushkareva ◽  
Svetlana V. Klyuchareva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Laser Treatment ◽  
Basal Cell ◽  
Numerical Optimization ◽  
Cell Cancer ◽  
Copper Vapor Laser ◽  
Vapor Laser ◽  
Basal Cell Cancer ◽  
Copper Vapor

scholarly journals Treatment of Nevus Spilus with dual-wavelength copper vapor laser

2021 ◽  
Vol 97 (4) ◽  
pp. 100-106
Author(s):  
Igor V. Ponomarev ◽  
Sergey B. Topchiy ◽  
Yury N. Andrusenko ◽  
Lyudmila D. Shakina
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Average Power ◽  
Melanocytic Nevus ◽  
Dual Wavelength ◽  
Copper Vapor Laser ◽  
Medium Size ◽  
Skin Area ◽  
Vapor Laser ◽  
Copper Vapor ◽  
Surgical Methods

Introduction. Speckled lentiginous nevus or Nevus Spilus (NS) is a congenital or acquired melanocytic nevus. NS appears as dark hyperpigmented macules or papules interspersed in the lentigo-like hyperpigmentation patch. Surgical methods for removing NS, primarily on the skin with a thin dermis, are associated with the risk of disruption of its structure or scarring. The use of single wavelength laser irradiation allowed achieving pronounced bleaching of the NS area with such side effects as scars, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and relapses in some cases. Side effects could occur due to the lack of complete blood flow in the microvascular bed near the NS. The study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of NS treatment with a dual-wavelength copper vapor laser (CVL). Description of patients and the method of the treatment. Two fair-skinned adult female patients with NS, of medium size and different location, asked to restore the natural colour of the skin in order to get rid of cosmetic defects. NS treatment was carried out using CVL (Yakhroma-Med model, P.N.Lebedev Physical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences) during six procedures, an interval of 46weeks. For treatment, we used two-wavelength CVL radiation with average power in the range of 0.60.8W with a power ratio of 3:2 at wavelengths of 511 nm and 578 nm; exposure time: 0.20.3 s. The diameter of the light spot on the skin accounted for 1 mm. Both patients were satisfied with the result of the treatment due to the noticeable blanching of the pigmented skin area after the NS removal. During the following two years, no dark spots or scarring was observed at the NS removal site. Conclusion. Treatment of medium-sized NS using two-wavelength CVL radiation made it possible toeliminate the cosmetic defect without side effects.

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