1470 nm Non-Ablative Laser effective and Safe for Acne Scar Treatment: Study
According to a new study, 1470 nm non-ablative laser therapy showed high efficacy and safety in treating acne scars, providing significant therapeutic benefits and high patient satisfaction. It serves as a valuable option for improving both pigmentation and texture in acne scar management.
This prospective, single-centre, open-label study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of 1470 nm non-ablative laser therapy in treating facial acne scars. The primary objective was to assess improvements in skin texture, elasticity, and scar depth and diameter while confirming the absence of significant adverse effects. 40 healthy female volunteers aged 18 to 42 years with facial acne scars underwent three sessions of 1470 nm laser therapy at two-week intervals. Outcome measures included cytometric assessments, high-frequency ultrasound evaluations, and clinical photographic documentation, conducted at baseline and on days 21, 42, 70, and 130 post-treatment.
Results: Significant improvements were observed across all evaluated parameters. Skin elasticity increased progressively from baseline (mean: 62.95, SD=4.0) to day 21 (63.72, SD=3.8, +4%), day 42 (67.11, SD=4.0, +6%), day 70 (69.08, SD=4.2, +11%), and day 130 (70.80, SD=4.4, +14%; p<0.001). High-frequency ultrasound measurements revealed substantial reductions in scar depth, which decreased by 5% at day 21 (mean: 0.18 mm, SD=0.05, p<0.001), 20% at day 42 (0.15 mm, SD=0.055, p<0.001), 48% at day 70 (0.10 mm, SD=0.06, p<0.001), and 63% at day 130 (0.07 mm, SD=0.065, p<0.001).
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