Bukhari Iqbal A
King Faisal University, College of Medicine, Dermatology Department, Alkhobar, Saudi Arabia.
J Cosmet Dermatol. 2005 Jun;4(2):107-10. doi: 10.1111/j.1473-2165.2005.40211.x.
Tattoos in Arabic society used to have a cosmetic importance on the face of females. These were usually amateur tattoos done by non-professional women in the tribe. Because Islam as a religion prohibited its practice and its application, people became concerned about removing the old tattoos by any means. Nowadays, laser is considered an effective method of tattoo removal. Here, we report our experience in the removal of tattoos in Arabic women of skin type III-IV using the Q-switched alexandrite laser.
STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS: Twenty female subjects aged 35-50 years from similar racial and ethnic background with amateur tattoos were treated using the Q-switched alexandrite laser. Fluence threshold was determined and a spot test was made. Q-switched alexandrite laser with a fluence range 4.0-7.5 J/cm(2) (mean 6.05) was used at 6-12-week intervals. Total treatment numbers ranged from three to six sessions (mean 4.15) with single-pulse technique application.
More than 95% lightening was achieved in five patients after three to six sessions at fluence range of 6-7.5 J/cm(2) and > 75% lightening in 10 subjects after three to six sessions of treatment at fluence range of 4-7.5 J/cm(2). Pinpoint bleeding was observed in one case but no pigmentary alteration or scarring was seen.
Tattoo pigment removal by Q-switched alexandrite laser is an effective method in skin type (III-IV) with minimal side effects, which gives high patient satisfaction.
在阿拉伯社会，纹身曾在女性面部具有美容意义。这些纹身通常是部落中未受过专业训练的女性所做的业余纹身。由于伊斯兰教禁止纹身行为，人们开始想尽办法去除旧纹身。如今，激光被认为是一种有效的纹身去除方法。在此，我们报告使用调Q紫翠宝石激光去除III - IV型皮肤的阿拉伯女性纹身的经验。
研究设计/材料与方法：对20名年龄在35 - 50岁、种族和民族背景相似且有业余纹身的女性受试者使用调Q紫翠宝石激光进行治疗。确定能量密度阈值并进行光斑测试。使用能量密度范围为4.0 - 7.5 J/cm²（平均6.05）的调Q紫翠宝石激光，每隔6 - 12周进行一次治疗。采用单脉冲技术，总共治疗次数为3至6次（平均4.15次）。
在能量密度范围为6 - 7.5 J/cm²的情况下，经过3至6次治疗后，5名患者的纹身颜色淡化超过95%；在能量密度范围为4 - 7.5 J/cm²的情况下，经过3至6次治疗后，10名受试者的纹身颜色淡化超过75%。仅1例出现点状出血，但未见色素改变或瘢痕形成。
调Q紫翠宝石激光去除纹身色素对III - IV型皮肤是一种有效的方法，副作用极小，患者满意度高。
