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Haneef Alibhai, M.D., MD Laser & Cosmetic Clinic, Abbotsford, BC
During the past five years, the use of
lasers and pulsed light sources for treating facial lesions has
expanded considerably. During this time, the treatment of
vascular anomalies and dyschromia has been labeled a "photofacial"
by many physicians. The photofacial procedure performed by the
Palomar EsteLux Pulsed Light System can effectively remove
telangiectasias, rosacea, spider nevi, and other vascular
lesions as well as pigmented solar damage and diffuse dyschromia.
Further studies indicate that the EsteLux's deeper penetrating wavelengths have resulted in an increase in collagen in the dermis and a subsequent "smoothing" of fine lines and wrinkles. However, the dynamic furrows associated with wrinkles in the brow, forehead, periocular regions and perioral areas have been very difficult to eliminate with a laser or light source alone.
On the other hand, the use of Allergan Inc.'s Botox (Botulinum
Toxin Type A) to temporarily relax the muscles responsible for
creating the above mentioned dynamic wrinkles has become the
most common and effective procedure for immediate improvement of
these deep facial furrows. Botox injections can also be used to
temporarily lift or tighten areas of the face and neck to again
yield an immediate result. Although the effect is temporary,
lasting 3-4 months, patients generally approve of the results.
Over time, the results last longer and fewer units are required
to achieve the same results. The procedure yields dramatic
results with no down time and creates a more youthful and
relaxed appearance.
Combining EsteLux pulsed light treatments with Botox injections seems to produce a better result for the patient than either treatment alone. More and more patients are opting for a combined approach for the facial treatment regime. When photographs are compared side-by-side, patients with either the EsteLux photofacial alone (or other pulsed light treatments) or Botox injections alone always agree that the combined treatment results are better than the results of either procedure on its own.
To date, no evidence has been presented
that shows any particular sequence of treatments to be more
successful than another treatment sequence. Most physicians are
utilizing the following protocol.
The initial treatment session consists of Botox injections to the glabella, forehead and crows feet. The immediate effects are maximized within the first two weeks after treatment and the results become most obvious to the patient at this time. Accordingly, the first EsteLux treatment is planned two weeks after the Botox treatment.
The sequence of EsteLux treatments is mostly dependent on the primary targets to be treated. If the patient's problem is primarily vascular, then the Lux G (Green Light) or LuxB (Blue Light) handpieces are used to treat the primary problem. If the vessels are large, an aggressive protocol of treating once a week may be followed until the vessels disappear permanently. This protocol is predicated on the assumption that if the endothelial lining of the blood vessel is damaged during the first treatment, it is better to treat again soon, before the lining has a chance to repair itself.
Rosacea or other small vessel diseases may be treated with
longer (2-4 week) intervals between treatments. If the patient's
problem is primarily pigmentary, then the LuxY (yellow light),
LuxG (green light) or LuxB (blue light) handpieces are used to
treat the problem. For pigmented lesions, the treatment
intervals are commonly 3-4 weeks. This interval will permit a
complete exfoliation of the treated pigmented lesions and
reduction of any post-treatment erythema and edema.
Subsequent treatments for pigmented lesions may be necessary if some of the original pigmentation remains. The total number of treatments required will vary from patient to patient. Vascular lesions usually require 5 to 6 treatments while pigmented lesions usually require 2 to 3 treatments.
A sequential treatment protocol of Botox and EsteLux pulsed light treatments provides an enhanced effect of both procedures. The series of EsteLux treatments produces additional collagen, which complements the Botox effect, and the Botox effects improve the appearance of dynamic wrinkles. Patient satisfaction and overall acceptance of this combined therapy has prompted many physicians, who until recently only performed one treatment or the other, to add the complementary procedure to their cosmetic practices.
Palomar EsteLux, LuxG and LuxB are trademarks of Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. Botox is a registered trademark of Allergan Inc. 1353-0128
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