Treatment of hyperpigmentation of lower lip using lasers of wavelengths 2940 nm, 980 nm  and 635 nm

Jacek Matys, Rafał Flieger

Streszczenie

W pracy omówiono przypadek usunięcia  zmiany barwnikowej na powierzchni wargi dolnej. Zmiany barwnikowe na błonie śluzowej jamy ustnej są najczęściej spotykane u palaczy. Opisano zastosowanie lasera o długości 2940 nm do odparowania tkanki miękkiej, koagulację  naczyń po zabiegu chirurgicznym z wykorzystaniem lasera o długości fali 980 nm oraz biostymulację gojenia się rany pozabiegowej z użyciem lasera diodowego o długości fali 635 nm.

Abstract

The study describes a case of removal of hyperpigmentation on the surface of the lower lip. Pigment lesions on the oral mucosa are most commonly found in smokers. A description is given of the use of a laser of wavelength 2940 nm to vapourise soft tissue, coagulate vessels after the surgical procedure using a wavelength of 980 nm and biostimulation of the postoperative wound healing using a diode laser of 635 nm.

 

Hasła indeksowe: laser erbowo-jagowy, laser diodowy, LLLT, hiperpigmentacja

Key words: Erbium-YAG laser,  diode laser, LLLT, hyperpigmentation

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