Precise dermal damage with an infrared coagulator

Br J Dermatol. 1986 May;114(5):603-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.1986.tb04068.x.

Abstract

Using an infrared coagulator, we have shown, in pigskin, a direct relationship between depth of injury and the duration of infra-red pulses, which was highly reproducible at a particular site. This has been related to the clinical results achieved in one patient whose three tattoos were treated with different pulse times.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Animals
  • Dermatologic Surgical Procedures
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infrared Rays / therapeutic use*
  • Skin / injuries
  • Skin / radiation effects*
  • Swine
  • Tattooing*
  • Time Factors