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Initial clinical evaluation of the NovaScan carbon dioxide laser handpiece
1Division of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Stanford University, California, USA.
Background:
This report summarizes an institutional review board-approved 6-month study with the NovaPulse carbon dioxide (CO2) laser utilizing the NovaScan handpiece in facial skin resurfacing applications.
Objective:
This study comprised the initial clinical evaluation (pre-FDA approval) of this device.
Methods:
A total of 54 patients underwent 56 laser procedures: 36 full face and 20 regional procedures.
Results:
Following healing, there was a 91% satisfaction rate. The mean laser-on times were: full face, 27 min; perioral, 7 min; periorbital, 3 min; glabellar, 2.5 min; scar, 5 min; and epidermal lesions, 6 min.
Conclusions:
The NovaScan CO2 laser handpiece is a safe tool for skin resurfacing. In its initial use over a 6-month period there were no device-related complications.