Non-contact applications of Nd:YAG laser in nasal surgery.

Since its introduction into clinical medicine in 1976 the Nd:YAG laser has found its use also in nasal surgery. One hundred and twenty-two patients with different lesions of the nasal mucosa and skin (septal angiectasies, benign and malignant tumors, port wine stains, verrucas, etcetera) were treated with Nd:YAG laser. We employed the non-contact technique using focussing handpiece of the coagulation Nd:YAG laser MediLas 2 from MBB Company with an output power of 100 W. all patients were treated on an out-patient basis. Depending on the size, quality and site of the lesion different power and exposure time of laser application is used. The results show very good functional and cosmetic effect in 95% of cases. The ideal power and exposure settings for every type of lesions in the nasal region are discussed.