Multi-pulse Skin Conditioning for Melasma and Pigmentation Disorders
Treats symptoms of melasma and pigmentation disorders
Rejuvenated, tighter and more youthful skin
An innovative 4-step approach
Minimally invasive
Long-term results
Melasma is a complex condition that has long been difficult to treat, with improvements in most cases sustainable only for short periods of time. The patented MaQX Clear® procedure with the StarWalker® MaQX system is a multifactorial approach that not only treats hyperpigmentation symptoms, but is also believed to have beneficial effects on the vascular component of melasma.
How does MaQX Clear® work?
The 1st step applies Q-s Nd:YAG pulses with MaQX1, which delivers a subcellular photoacoustic effect oriented to the destruction of melanosomes and the fragmentation of dermal melanin.
The 2nd step uses low-fluence, short FRAC3® pulses, which research suggests may be beneficial for treating the microvascular components that cause erythema.
The 3rd step requires the use of the patented FracTAT® technology for fractional non-ablative and ablative treatments with the purpose to stimulate the exchange of keratinocytes and provide non-thermal rejuvenation of the tissue.
The 4thstep consists of the application of the Nd:YAG VERSA mode if vascular lesions are visible. This penetrates to a depth of 5-6 mm into the skin, allowing for highly effective removal of the lesions.
For optimal results, several treatments (4-8) are needed. The final result is a visible reduction in melasma and other pigmentation disorders as well as rejuvenated, tighter and more youthful skin. Patients report up to 1 year clearance for melasma and high satisfaction with the results. In a study conducted by Drs. Sebastian and Julio Cesar Velez Ocampo et. al. (see Scientific & Clinical Research tab) 94.8% of the patients maintained their clearance of melasma at the 6-month follow-up, and 83.4% of the patients maintained their clearance for up to 1 year.
Accelera pulse technology generates sub-millisecond Nd:YAG pulsewidths to provide minimally invasive skin rejuvenation and many other popular non-ablative aesthetic treatments.
What is FRAC3®?
FRAC3® is a three-dimensional treatment effect that seeks out minuscule, age-related imperfections in skin tissue. With FRAC3® more surrounding tissue remains unaffected, ensuring faster healing and less patient downtime compared to conventional fractional treatments.
What is PIANO mode?
PIANO mode is a new Nd:YAG bulk heating approach based on super-long pulse durations (0.3 – 60 s) which are longer than the thermal relaxation time of the epidermis and other skin structures such as hair follicles or blood vessels. Since PIANO mode does not cause high initial temperature peaks in the epidermis, it is the safest mode for reaching deeper lying skin tissues.
What is EFC?
EFC (Energy Feedback Control) technology is a core safety feature which actively monitors each individual pulse’s energy level to ensure that the output energy is exactly matched to the practitioner’s chosen parameters throughout the duration of each treatment session.
What is VSP?
VSP (Variable Square Pulse) technology is a patented solution for generating square laser pulses for more controlled energy absorption. Pulse durations can be adjusted from 50 us up to 1500 us, depending on the practitioner’s needs. VSP pulse technology minimizes unnecessary laser energy absorption into body tissues and helps to ensure ultimate performance and patient comfort during laser treatments.
What is TURBO mode?
TURBO mode is an Er:YAG treatment modality that enables very large ablation depths to be achieved by stacking multiple pulses on the same treatment area. Turbo mode can be used to reach deeper into the dermis than traditional (non-fractional) resurfacing to achieve particular clinical effects.
FracTAT® Technology for a Diverse Spectrum of Solutions
FracRevive® Photorejuvenation
FracRevive® photorejuvenation is an easy-to-perform 2-step treatment that combines both full-spot brushing and fractional FracTAT® stamping technologies. It effectively reduces pore size, diminishes the appearance of pigmentation spots and wrinkles, and enhances overall skin texture while unifying skin tone.
FracTAT® for Rejuvenation, Pigments and Scars
The FracTAT® procedure in ablative mode enables deep resurfacing with minimal downtime, making it an ideal solution for acne scar revision, skin rejuvenation, and skin texture improvement. Additionally, FracTAT® can be performed in a gentler non-ablative mode, generating fractional microscopic lesions within tissues as a result of micro cavitations and plasma formation. These are rapidly healed by the intact surrounding tissue, leaving the skin refreshed with fewer imperfections.
Patented FracTAT® Tattoo Removal
In the Fotona FracTAT® tattoo removal procedure, micro-holes are drilled with a fractional laser handpiece (1), followed by treatment with a full-beam handpiece (2). Micro-holes reduce the frosting effect and pressure on the surrounding tissue and act as pressure relief ducts (3), allowing gases formed in the tattoo removal process to escape. This enables deeper pigments to be reached (4), leading to more efficient pigment destruction.
What is SMOOTH mode?
SMOOTH mode is a Er:YAG treatment modality that delivers laser energy onto the skin in a fast sequence of low-fluence laser pulses inside an overall super-long pulse of 200-350 msec. Because SMOOTH pulses are longer than the epidermal TRT, the effect of SMOOTH mode is gentle coagulative heating of the skin without any significant ablation of the epidermis.
Scientific & Clinical Research Library:
NightLase®
Treatment of snoring using a non-invasive Er:YAG laser with SMO OTH mode (NightLase): a randomized controlled trial – Read Full text
Picavet, V.A., Dellian, M., Gehrking, E. et al. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol, 280(1):307-312. 2023
Clinical Efficacy Evaluation of Er: YAG Laser Treatments for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Hypopnea Syndrome. – Read Full text
Liu J, Yang J, Zhang M, Chen Y, Li Q. Biomed J Sci Tech Res. 2019;20(3):15010-15016.
Outpatient Erbium:YAG (2940 nm) Laser Treatment for Snoring: A Prospective Study on 40 Patients – Read Full text
Fini Storchi I, Parker S, Bovis F, Benedicenti S, Amaroli A. Lasers Med Sci. 2018;33(2):399-406. doi:10.1007/s10103-018-2436-6
Additional Research
Use of Laser in Sleep Disorders: A Review on Low Laser Uvulopalatoplasty – Read Full text
Kakkar M, Malik S, Gupta B, Vaid N, George, R, Singh S. Sleep Disorders 2021
Treatment of snoring disorder with a non-ablactive Er:YAG laser dual mode protocol. An interventional study – Read Full text
Monteiro, L., Macedo, A., Corte-Real, L., Salazar, F. & Ferreira-Pacheco, J. Journal of clinical and experimental dentistry, 12(6), pp.e561–e567, 2020.
Er:YAG Laser for Snoring: A Systemic Review and Meta-analysis – Read Full text
Neruntarat C, Khuancharee K, Shoowit P. Lasers Med Sci (2020). doi: 10.1007/s10103-020-02987-3
Minimally invasive erbium laser treatment for selected snorers – Read Full text
Frelich H, Scierski W, Markow M, Frelich J, Frelich H, Maciej M. Lasers Med Sci. 2019;34(7):1413-1420. doi:10.1007/s10103-019-02731-6
Evaluation of a Non-ablative Er: YAG Laser Procedure to Increase the Oropharyngeal Airway Volume: A Pilot Study – Read Full text
Cameron Y. S. Lee, Cameron C. Y. Lee Dent Oral Craniofac Res (2015), Volume 1(3): 56-59, doi: https://doi.org/10.15761/docr.1000113
NightLase®: Minimally Invasive Laser-Assisted Uvulopalatoplasty – Read Full text
Dr. Harvey S. Shiffman DDS, Dr. Matjaz Lukac
J LA&HA – J Laser Health Acad 2018; 2018(1):39-44
Additional Resources: visit the Laser and Health Academy* website for additional information about medical laser treatments that can be performed with Fotona laser systems.
Scientific & Clinical Research Library:
Pigmented Lesions
Comparison of fractional erbium: YAG laser-assisted tranexamic acid delivery alone and in
combination with oral tranexamic acid in melasma. – Read Full
text
Botsali, A., Esme, P., Erbil, H. and Caliskan, E. Lasers in Medical Science, pp.1-8,
2022.
Scar Revision
Hypertrophic Scar Outcomes in Fractional Laser Monotherapy Versus Fractional Laser-Assisted
Topical Corticosteroid Delivery: A Randomized Clinical Trial – Read Full text
Manuskiatti, W., Kaewkes, A., Yan, C., Ng, J. N., Glahn, J. Z., & Wanitphakdeedecha,
R. Acta Dermato-Venereologica, 17;101(3), 2021.
Comparison of fractional erbium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet and carbon dioxide lasers in
resurfacing of atrophic acne scars in Asians – Read Full text
Manuskiatti, W. et al. Dermatologic surgery, 39(1 Pt 1), pp.111–120. 2013.
Resurfacing
A pilot study of treatment of striae distensae with variable square pulse Erbium: YAG laser
resurfacing.
Wanitphakdeedecha, R., Meeprathom, W. & Manuskiatti. Journal of cosmetic dermatology,
16(4):466-470. 2009.
SmoothEye®
Prospective trial of a 2940 nm Er:YAG laser for the treatment of meibomian gland
dysfunction – Read Full
text
Periorbital rejuvenation with fractional 1,550-nm ytterbium/erbium fiber laser and variable
square pulse 2,940-nm erbium:YAG laser in Asians: a comparison study – Read Full text
Wattanakrai, P., Pootongkam, S. & Rojhirunsakool, S. Dermatologic surgery, 38(4),
pp.610–622. 2012.
Effect of pulse width of a variable square pulse (VSP) erbium:YAG laser on the treatment
outcome of periorbital wrinkles in Asians – Read Full text
Manuskiatti, W. et al. International journal of dermatology, 49(2), pp.200–206. 2010.
HAIRestart®
Nonablative Er:YAG Laser Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia: A Clinical Observation – Read Full
text
Treatment of Congenital Melanocytic Nevi in the Eyelid and Periorbital Region With Ablative
Lasers – Read Full text
Gu Y, Chang S-J, Ma G, et al. Ann Plast Surg. 2019;83(4S Suppl 1):S65-S69, 2019.
Carbon dioxide laser versus erbium:YAG laser in treatment of epidermal verrucous nevus: a
comparative randomized clinical study – Read
Full text
Osman MAR, Kassab AN. J Dermatolog Treat, 28(5):452-457, 2017.
Additional Resources: visit the Laser
and Health Academy* website for additional information about medical laser treatments that can be performed
with Fotona laser systems.
Scientific & Clinical Research Library:
Acne & Acne Scar Revision
The comparative study of efficacy between 1064-nm long-pulsed Nd:YAG laser and 595-nm
pulsed dye laser for the treatment of acne vulgaris. – Read Full text
Chalermsuwiwattanakan, N., Rojhirunsakool, S., Kamanamool, N., Kanokrungsee, S., &
Udompataikul, M. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 20(7), 2108–2115, 2021.
Resurfacing of Facial Acne Scars With a New Variable-Pulsed Er:YAG Laser in Fitzpatrick
Skin Types IV and V – Read Full text
Chathra N, Mysore V. J Cutan Aesthet Surg, 11(1):20-25, 2018.
Treatment of Acne Vulgaris with 1064 nm Nd:YAG Laser – Read Full text
J LA&HA – J Laser Health Acad 2023; 2023(1):preprint
Efficacy and safety of mascara dyeing as an adjunct to Alexandrite and Nd:YAG laser
applications for removing thin and white-colored facial and axillary hair – Read
Full text
Beyond Customary Paradigm: FRAC3® Nd:YAG Laser Hair Removal – Read Full text
Matjaz Lukac, Martin Gorjan, Janez Zabkar, Ladislav Grad, Zdenko Vizintin
J LA&HA – J Laser Health Acad 2010; 2010(1):35-46
Scar Revision
Safety and Efficacy of Long-pulsed Nd:YAG Laser for the Treatment of Keloids – A
Prospective Study of 39 Keloids – Read Full text
Venkataram Mysore, Madhulika Mhatre. Laser and Health Academy, 2015.
J LA&HA – J Laser Health Acad 2015; 2015(1):OnlineFirst
Skin Resurfacing
Comparative Study Between the efficacy of Long-Pulsed Neodymium- YAG Laser and Fractional
Co2 Laser in the Treatment of Striae Distensae – Read Full text
Hendawy, A. F., Aly, D. G., Shokeir, H. A., & Samy, N. A. Journal of Lasers in
Medical Sciences, 12(1), 2022.
The Efficacy and Safety of a Variable Square Pulse (VSP) Erbium:YAG Laser for Treatment of
Enlarged Pores in Asians – Read Full text
Phothong W, Manuskiatti W, Cembrano KAG, Wanitphakdeedecha R, Bowornsathitchai
N. Lasers Surg M, 2021 Jul;53(5):616-62.
Full-face skin resurfacing using a combination of fractional and full spot ablative 2940
nm erbium laser – Read Full text
Mani, N., Pajk, F., & Vizintin, Z. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 20(1),
110–115, 2020.
Innovative 1064-nm Nd:YAG Laser Significantly Improves Keratosis Pilaris, A Randomized,
Double-Blind, Sham-Irradiation-Controlled Trial – Read
Full text
Maitriwong P, Tangkijngamvong N, Asawanonda P. Lasers Surg Med., 2019.
SPF-RR sequential photothermal fractional resurfacing and remodeling with the variable
pulse Er:YAG laser and scanner-assisted Nd:YAG laser – Read Full
text
Marini, L. Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy: official publication of the
European Society for Laser Dermatology, 11(4), pp.202–21.2009.
Vascular Lesions
Treatment of Venous Malformation of the Oral and Lip Region with Nd:YAG Laser – Read Full
text
Mia Volovec Dodig, Lidija Volovec
J LA&HA – J Laser Health Acad 2019; 2019(1):25-27
Warts Removal
CASE REPORT: Treatment of Warts with 1064 nm Nd:YAG – Read
Full text
Katja Semprimoznik, Robin Sult, Masa Gorsic
J LA&HA – J Laser Health Acad 2012; 2012(1):90-93
Benign Lesions
The Overlapped Triple Circle Pulse Technique with Nd:YAG Laser for Refractory Hand
Warts – Read Full text
Bingol UA, Cömert A, Cinar C. Photomed Laser Surg, 33(6): 338-342.2015.
Additional Research
Dual Tissue Regeneration: Non-Ablative Resurfacing of Soft Tissues with FotonaSmooth® Mode
Er:YAG Laser – Read Full text
Matjaz Lukac, Adrian Gaspar, Franci Bajd
J LA&HA – J Laser Health Acad 2018; 2018(1):01-15
Additional Resources: visit the Laser
and Health Academy* website for additional information about medical laser treatments that can be
performed with Fotona laser systems.
Scientific & Clinical Research Library:
Pigmented Lesions
Efficacy of Fractional Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Laser versus Q-Switched Neodymium-Doped Yttrium Aluminum Garnet (Nd:YAG) and Potassium-Titanyl-Phosphate (KTP) Lasers in the Treatment of Acanthosis Nigricans. – Read Full text
Elmasry, M.F., Khalil, M.M., Badawi, A. & Zaki, N.S. Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dentistry, 16, pp.705–715, 2023.
Efficacy and safety of different low fluences of Q-switched Nd:YAG laser in treatment of melasma: a split-face clinical and dermoscopic comparative study. – Read Full text
Bosseila, M., Ghonim, N., & Mostafa, P. Lasers in Medical Science, 37(1), 675–680, 2021.
Q-Switched Nd:YAG (532 nm) Laser Versus Intra-Dermal Tranexamic Acid for Treatment of Facial Ephelides: A Split Face, Randomized, Comparative Trial
Sayed, K. S., Tuqan, S., & Hilal, R. F. Lasers in Surgery and Medicine, 53(3), 324–332. 2021.
CASE REPORT: StarWalker VERDE for Treatment of Ephelides and Lentigo – Read Full text
Chua Cheng Yu
J LA&HA – J Laser Health Acad 2020; 2020(1):onlineFirst
High-fluence 1064-nm Q-Switched Nd:YAG laser: Safe and effective treatment of café-au-lait macules in Asian patients – Read Full text
Baek, J.O. et al. Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 17(3)380–384, 2018.
Low-fluence Q-switched Nd:YAG laser for the treatment of melasma in Asian patients – Read Full text
Choi, J. E., Lee, D. W., Seo, S. H., Ahn, H. H., & Kye, Y. C. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 17(6), 1053–1058, 2018.
Tattoo Removal
Persistent eschar-like wound healing after Q-switched 1064 nm hybrid nanosecond-picosecond laser monochromatic tattoo removal: management and evolution – Read Full text
Mitrofanoff, L., Marini, S. & Marini, L. Lasers in Medical Science, 39, pp.152–153, 2024.
Q-S Laser Micro-drilling and Multipass Full-beam Q-S Laser for Tattoo Removal — a case series – Read Full text
Leonardo Marini, Susanna Marini, James Cutlan, Irena Hreljac Lasers in Medical Science (2021), doi: 0.1007/s10103-021-03431-w
Fractional Er:YAG Skin Conditioning for Enhanced Efficacy of Nd:YAG Q-Switched Laser Tattoo Removal – Read Full textLeonardo Marini, Jasmina Kozarev, Ladislav Grad, Matija Jezeršek, Boris Cencič
J LA&HA – J Laser Health Acad 2012; 2012(1):35-40
Benign Lesions
Erbium:yttrium aluminum garnet laser versus Q-switched neodymium:yttrium aluminum garnet laser for the treatment of xanthelasma palpebrarum
Balevi A, Ustuner P, Ozdemir M. J Cosmet laser Ther, 19(2):100-105, 2017.
Additional Resources: visit the Laser and Health Academy* website for additional information about medical laser treatments that can be performed with Fotona laser systems.
Widest range of procedure modes
MaQX Pro offers an extended pulse range for enhanced treatment versatility—enabling practitioners to perform skin toning and rejuvenation, pigmented lesions removal, tattoo removal, active acne treatments, vascular lesion removal, hair removal, and more—going far beyond the capabilities of traditional Q-switched lasers.
Smart & intuitive technology
Easy-to-use parameter selection
Responsive parameter control
User-friendly application wizards for recommended parameters
Quick access to integrated treatment history and patient database via a large display
Fully customizable memory storage for preset treatments
An impressive range of compact, color-coded titanium-grade handpieces with automatic detection of handpiece type and spot size
Dual-monitor Energy Feedback Control (EFC)
Using a dual-channel feedback loop, EFC ensures that the energy output precisely matches the selected treatment parameters, giving you the peace of mind that every pulse is safely and accurately delivered throughout the entire session. This eliminates energy fluctuations common in less advanced systems and removes the need for manual recalibration.
OPTOflex®
Homogeneity of a laser beam is crucial for safety during treatment, as it ensures even energy distribution across the treated area. This may reduce the risk of epidermal damage, bleeding, tissue splatter, and transient skin texture changes. Achieving such homogeneity has long been a challenge in the laser industry due to the nonlinear nature of Q-switched lasers, but it is essential for optimal performance. The OPTOflex® articulated arm is designed to efficiently transmit the laser beam without losing energy or changing the beam’s original properties.
VERDE
Powered by advanced ASP technology, StarWalker® features a unique green long-pulse VERDE mode, specifically designed for the treatment of vascular lesions. It offers a range of long-pulse durations (15, 20, 30, and 50 ms) to effectively target blood vessels and vascular lesions of different sizes. The 532 nm wavelength aligns with one of the oxyhemoglobin absorption peaks, allowing for the treatment of superficial vascular lesions, while the 1064 nm wavelength can target deeper and larger vessels.
KTP VERDE also allows for safe and effective removal of freckles and sun spots in patients with Fitzpatrick skin type IV, with no long-lasting adverse effects. Full-face application of long-pulsed KTP can result in improved skin texture and tone.
StarWalker’s unique VERDE mode delivers 532 nm energy in long millisecond pulses designed for treating superficial vascular lesions.
VERSA3
StarWalker® MaQX Pro also delivers longer 1064 nm VERSA3 pulses with a range of durations (15, 20, 25, and 50 ms), which are clinically well-proven for a broad range of treatments, such as active acne, wrinkle reduction, hair removal, and the treatment of warts or onychomycosis.
Standard Q-switched laser systems cannot deliver Nd:YAG laser pulses in the ‘long-pulse’ duration regime.
FRAC3®
StarWalker® MaQX Pro features the revolutionary FRAC3® pulse modality, utilizing the microsecond pulse duration and high peak power density of Fotona’s VSP™ Nd:YAG pulse technology to produce a three-dimensional fractional pattern in the epidermis and dermis. This creates damage islands that are predominantly located at the sites of targeted skin imperfections. The skin’s natural healing response then acts to repair the microdamage, thereby safely rejuvenating the skin.
Standard Q-switched laser systems cannot deliver Nd:YAG laser pulses in the ‘long-pulse’ duration regime.
Courtesy of: Dr. Julio Cesar Vélez & Dr. Sebastián Vélez
Laser source: Q-Switched Nd:YAG (1064 nm)
Melasma 4/5
Melasma
Courtesy of: Dr. Julio Cesar Vélez & Dr. Sebastián Vélez
Laser source: Q-Switched Nd:YAG (1064 nm)
Melasma 3/5
Melasma
Courtesy of: Dr. Julio Cesar Vélez & Dr. Sebastián Vélez
Laser source: Q-Switched Nd:YAG (1064 nm)
Melasma 2/5
Melasma
Courtesy of: Dr. Julio Cesar Vélez & Dr. Sebastián Vélez
Laser source: Q-Switched Nd:YAG (1064 nm)
Melasma 1/5
Melasma
Courtesy of: Dr. Julio Cesar Vélez & Dr. Sebastián Vélez
Laser source: Q-Switched Nd:YAG (1064 nm)
Scientific & Clinical Research Library:
TightSculpting®
Smooth Resurfacing by Hyper Stacking of Er:YAG Laser Pulses; a Histological and Clinical Study – Read Full text
Adrian Gaspar, Marcelo Tettamanti, Branka Korošec, Matjaž Lukač
J LA&HA – J Laser Health Acad 2022; 2022(1):onlineFirst
Efficacy and safety of long pulse 1064 and 2940 nm lasers in noninvasive lipolysis and skin tightening – Read Full text
Vas, K. et al.
Journal of biophotonics, 2019.
Safety and Effectiveness of the Combined Nd:YAG and Er:YAG Laser-assisted TightSculpting® Body Contouring Procedure – Read Full text
Pham-Huu Nghi
J LA&HA – J Laser Health Acad 2019; 2019(1):11-15
CASE REPORT: Combined Er:YAG and Nd:YAG Laser Treatment for Non-Invasive Body Contouring – Read Full text
Adrian Gaspar
J LA&HA – J Laser Health Acad 2015; 2015(1):OnlineFirst
PIANO Mode Nd:YAG Laser Skin Tightening – Read Full text
Mark B. Taylor
J LA&HA – J Laser Health Acad 2013; 2013(2):CN03
Fotona4D®
Efficacy of Erbium-Doped Yttrium Aluminium Garnet 2,940 and 1,064 nm Laser Treatment for Facial Rejuvenation-A Randomized Controlled Split-Face Clinical Trial – Read Full text
Song, W., Tian, Y., Tan, W., Wang, G. & Gao, L.
Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. 2021 Nov 1;47(11):1455-1459.
Histological and Immunohistochemical Changes in Facial Skin Treated with Combined Ablative and Non‐Ablative Laser Therapy – Read Full text
N.A. Shanina, A.V. Patrushev, A. Zorman
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology (2021), doi.org/10.1111/jocd.14023
Correction of nasolabial folds wrinkle using intraoral non-ablative Er:YAG laser – Read Full text
Howyda ME, Khaled G Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy (2018).20:6,364-368
Fotona4D®Men
Efficacy of Erbium-Doped Yttrium Aluminium Garnet 2,940 and 1,064 nm Laser Treatment for Facial Rejuvenation-A Randomized Controlled Split-Face Clinical Trial – Read Full text
Song, W., Tian, Y., Tan, W., Wang, G. & Gao, L.
Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. 2021 Nov 1;47(11):1455-1459.
Histological and Immunohistochemical Changes in Facial Skin Treated with Combined Ablative and Non‐Ablative Laser Therapy – Read Full text
N.A. Shanina, A.V. Patrushev, A. Zorman
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology (2021), doi.org/10.1111/jocd.14023
Correction of nasolabial folds wrinkle using intraoral non-ablative Er:YAG laser – Read Full text
Howyda ME, Khaled G Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy (2018).20:6,364-368
Acne & Acne Scar Revision
The comparative study of efficacy between 1064-nm long-pulsed Nd:YAG laser and 595-nm pulsed dye laser for the treatment of acne vulgaris. – Read Full text
Chalermsuwiwattanakan, N., Rojhirunsakool, S., Kamanamool, N., Kanokrungsee, S., & Udompataikul, M.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 20(7), 2108–2115, 2021.
Resurfacing of Facial Acne Scars With a New Variable-Pulsed Er:YAG Laser in Fitzpatrick Skin Types IV and V – Read Full text
Chathra N, Mysore V.
J Cutan Aesthet Surg, 11(1):20-25, 2018.
Successful therapy of excoriated acne with Nd:YAG laser: a case report. – Read Full text
Tlaker, V.
Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica, et Adriatica, 26(3), pp.73–75, 2017.
CASE REPORT: Treatment of Acne Vulgaris with Long-Pulsed 1064 nm Nd:YAG Laser – Read Full text
Robin Sult
J LA&HA – J Laser Health Acad 2014; 2014(1):57-60
Evaluation of effectiveness of erbium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet laser on atrophic facial acne scars with 22-MHz digital ultrasonography in a Turkish population – Read Full text
Engin, B. et al.
Journal of Dermatology, 39(12)982–988. 2013.
NightLase®
A Long-Term Follow-up Study for the Treatment of Snoring after Using Patterned Non-Ablative Erbium: YAG 2,940 nm Laser – Read Full text
Kassab, A.N., El Kharbotly, A., Abd Elsamie, A. and Ahmed
International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology,27(01): e104-e110.
Treatment of snoring using a non-invasive Er:YAG laser with SMO OTH mode (NightLase): a randomized controlled trial – Read Full text
Picavet, V.A., Dellian, M., Gehrking, E. et al.
Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol, 280(1):307-312. 2023
Clinical Efficacy Evaluation of Er: YAG Laser Treatments for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Hypopnea Syndrome. – Read Full text
Liu J, Yang J, Zhang M, Chen Y, Li Q.
Biomed J Sci Tech Res. 2019;20(3):15010-15016.
Outpatient Erbium:YAG (2940 nm) Laser Treatment for Snoring: A Prospective Study on 40 Patients – Read Full text
Fini Storchi I, Parker S, Bovis F, Benedicenti S, Amaroli A.
Lasers Med Sci. 2018;33(2):399-406. doi:10.1007/s10103-018-2436-6
Onychomycosis
Clinical retrospective analysis of long-pulsed 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser in the treatment of onychomycosis and its effect on the ultrastructure of fungus pathogen – Read Full text
Cao, Y., Xu, S., Kong, W., Xu, Y., & Fang, H.
Lasers in Medical Science 2019 35:2, 35(2), 429–437. 2010.
A comparative clinical and mycological study of Nd-YAG laser versus topical terbinafine in the treatment of onychomycosis – Read Full text
J LA&HA – J Laser Health Acad 2023; 2023(1):preprint
Efficacy and safety of mascara dyeing as an adjunct to Alexandrite and Nd:YAG laser applications for removing thin and white-colored facial and axillary hair – Read Full text
Beyond Customary Paradigm: FRAC3® Nd:YAG Laser Hair Removal – Read Full text
Matjaz Lukac, Martin Gorjan, Janez Zabkar, Ladislav Grad, Zdenko Vizintin
J LA&HA – J Laser Health Acad 2010; 2010(1):35-46
Scar Revision
Hypertrophic Scar Outcomes in Fractional Laser Monotherapy Versus Fractional Laser-Assisted Topical Corticosteroid Delivery: A Randomized Clinical Trial – Read Full text
Manuskiatti, W., Kaewkes, A., Yan, C., Ng, J. N., Glahn, J. Z., & Wanitphakdeedecha, R.
Acta Dermato-Venereologica, 17;101(3), 2021.
Safety and Efficacy of Long-pulsed Nd:YAG Laser for the Treatment of Keloids – A Prospective Study of 39 Keloids – Read Full text
Venkataram Mysore, Madhulika Mhatre.
Laser and Health Academy, 2015.
J LA&HA – J Laser Health Acad 2015; 2015(1):OnlineFirst
Comparison of fractional erbium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet and carbon dioxide lasers in resurfacing of atrophic acne scars in Asians – Read Full text
Manuskiatti, W. et al.
Dermatologic surgery, 39(1 Pt 1), pp.111–120. 2013.
Rejuvenation
Intense Heat-Shock Biomodulation (i-HBM) of Skin and Mucous Cells with the Fotona SMOOTH® Er:YAG Laser Modality – Read Full text
Matjaz Lukac, Irena Hreljac, Sasa Terlep, Marcelo Tettamanti
J LA&HA – J Laser Health Acad 2022; 2022(1):onlineFirst
Efficacy of Erbium-Doped Yttrium Aluminium Garnet 2,940 and 1,064 nm Laser Treatment for Facial Rejuvenation—A Randomized Controlled Split-Face Clinical Trial – Read Full text
Song Wenting, Tian Yangzi, Tan Wenbin, Wang Gang, Gao Lin
Dermatologic Surgery (2021), Volume 47, Issue 11, p:1455-1459, doi:10.1097/DSS.0000000000003205
Skin Resurfacing
Comparative Study Between the efficacy of Long-Pulsed Neodymium- YAG Laser and Fractional Co2 Laser in the Treatment of Striae Distensae – Read Full text
Hendawy, A. F., Aly, D. G., Shokeir, H. A., & Samy, N. A.
Journal of Lasers in Medical Sciences, 12(1), 2022.
The Efficacy and Safety of a Variable Square Pulse (VSP) Erbium:YAG Laser for Treatment of Enlarged Pores in Asians – Read Full text
Phothong W, Manuskiatti W, Cembrano KAG, Wanitphakdeedecha R, Bowornsathitchai N.
Lasers Surg M, 2021 Jul;53(5):616-62.
Full-face skin resurfacing using a combination of fractional and full spot ablative 2940 nm erbium laser – Read Full text
Mani, N., Pajk, F., & Vizintin, Z.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 20(1), 110–115, 2020.
Innovative 1064-nm Nd:YAG Laser Significantly Improves Keratosis Pilaris, A Randomized, Double-Blind, Sham-Irradiation-Controlled Trial – Read Full text
Maitriwong P, Tangkijngamvong N, Asawanonda P.
Lasers Surg Med., 2019.
A pilot study of treatment of striae distensae with variable square pulse Erbium: YAG laser resurfacing.
Wanitphakdeedecha, R., Meeprathom, W. & Manuskiatti.
Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 16(4):466-470. 2009.
SPF-RR sequential photothermal fractional resurfacing and remodeling with the variable pulse Er:YAG laser and scanner-assisted Nd:YAG laser – Read Full text
Marini, L.
Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy: official publication of the European Society for Laser Dermatology, 11(4), pp.202–21.2009.
Vascular Lesions
Treatment of Venous Malformation of the Oral and Lip Region with Nd:YAG Laser – Read Full text
Mia Volovec Dodig, Lidija Volovec
J LA&HA – J Laser Health Acad 2019; 2019(1):25-27
Warts Removal
CASE REPORT: Treatment of Warts with 1064 nm Nd:YAG – Read Full text
Katja Semprimoznik, Robin Sult, Masa Gorsic
J LA&HA – J Laser Health Acad 2012; 2012(1):90-93
LipLase®
New Rejuvenation of the Lips with Erbium:YAG and Nd:YAG laser – Read Full text
Natasa Teovska Mitrevska
J LA&HA – J Laser Health Acad 2018; 2018(1):S10
SmoothEye®
Periocular rejuvenation using a unique non-ablative long-pulse 2940 nm Er:YAG laser – Read Full text
Er:YAG Treatment for Eyebrow Tail Elevation and Eyelid Rejuvenation using the Fotona VectorLift Technique with SMOOTH Mode Hyperstacking – Read Full text
Adrian Gaspar, MD
J LA&HA – J Laser Health Acad 2021; 2021(1):CN23
ComfortLase™
Efficacy of 1064 nm Photobiomodulation Dosimetry Delivered with a Collimated Flat-Top Handpiece in the Management of Peripheral Facial Paralysis in Patients Unresponsive to Standard Treatment Care: A Case Series – Read Full text
Zarkovic Gjurin, S., Pang, J., Vrčkovnik, M. & Hanna, R.
Journal of Clinical Medicine, 12(19), 2023.
Photobiomodulation Therapy for the Symptoms Related to Temporomandibular Joint Disk Displacement – Read Full text
Piotr A. Regulski, Kazimierz T. Szopinski, Špela Levičnik-Höfferle,
Case Reports in Dentistry, vol. 2023, Article ID 5947168, 7 pages
Characteristics of Piano Level Laser Therapy (PLLT™) Using Novel 1064 nm Laser Handpiece Technology – Read Full text
Matjaž Lukač, Špela Levičnik Hoefferle, Saša Terlep, Irena Hreljac, Uroš Vampelj, Maša Goršič Krisper, Zdenko Vižintin
J LA&HA – J Laser Health Acad 2022; 2022(1):onlineFirst
1064 nm Nd:YAG laser light affects transmembrane mitochondria respiratory chain complexes – Read Full text
Ravera, S., Ferrando, S., Agas, D., De Angelis, N., Raffetto, M., Sabbieti, M.G., Signore, A., et al.
Journal of biophotonics,2019; 12(9), p.e201900101.
Systematic review of photobiomodulation for the management of oral mucositis in cancer patients and clinical practice guidelines – Read Full text
Zadik Y, Arany PR, Fregnani ER, et al.
Support Care Cancer. 2019;27(10):3969-3983
Short-pulse neodymium:yttrium-aluminium garnet (Nd:YAG 1064nm) laser irradiation photobiomodulates mitochondria activity and cellular multiplication of Paramecium primaurelia (Protozoa) – Read Full text
Amaroli, A. et al.
European journal of protistology, 2017;61(Pt A), pp.294–304.
CASE REPORT: Herpes Zoster and Nd:YAG Photobiostimulation – Read Full text
Anna Maria Pescatore
J LA&HA – J Laser Health Acad 2016; 2016(1):30-34
Effects of laser irradiation at different wavelengths (660, 810, 980, and 1064 nm) on transient receptor potential melastatin channels in an animal model of wound healing. – Read Full text
Isman, E. et al.
Lasers in medical science, 2015;30(5), pp.1489–1495.
HAIRestart®
Hair regrowth and maintenance in alopecia universalis patient treated with nonablative Er:YAG laser – Read Full text
McCarthy, Madison, Doris Day, and Iva Talaber.
Clinical Case Reports 9(11): e04948, 2021.
Non-ablative Er:YAG Laser is an Effective Tool in the Treatment Arsenal of Androgenetic Alopecia – Read Full text
Doris Day, Madison McCarthy, Iva Talaber
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatoly, 00:1–8 (2021).
Additional Research
Dual Tissue Regeneration: Non-Ablative Resurfacing of Soft Tissues with FotonaSmooth® Mode Er:YAG Laser – Read Full text
Additional Resources: visit the Laser and Health Academy* website for additional information about medical laser treatments that can be performed with Fotona laser systems.
MarcCo
Technology
Spot size: 10 mm (S), 24 mm (M), 43 mm (L)
Collimated
Full spot
Nd:YAG
Ideal for
ComfortLase™ – wound healing and pain management
MarcCo® S combined with the LA adapter is best suited for
intraoral treatment.
Nx-Runner Scanner
Technology
Spot sizes: 6, 9, 11 mm
Area 65 mm x 65 mm
Frac3®, VERSA, Fotona PIANO®
DMC™, MatrixView®
Nd:YAG
Ideal for
Hair removal, TensorTight™, TightSculpting®
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