LA&HA - Journal of the Laser and Health Academy
Volume: 2013 | number: 2
ISSN (print):1855-9913 | ISSN (web): 1855-9921

CASE REPORT: Treatment of Nevus of Ota with 1064 nm Q-Switched Nd:YAG

Serafettin Saraçoğlu
Pages: 42-45

Nevus of Ota is characterized as hamartoma of dermal melanocytes, clinically presented as a blue or grey patch on the face. Until the introduction of laser technology into clinical practice, there were no effective therapeutic options to treat nevus of Ota. With the introduction of Nd:YAG and Alexandrite laser technologies, Q-switched laser treatment for nevus of Ota had become the method of choice.

To elucidate the efficacy and safety of 1064 nm Q-switched Nd:YAG laser treatment for nevus of Ota, four cases were included in a study. After an average of five treatment sessions, all four patients showed significant cosmetic improvement with no side effects observed.

On the basis of our experiences, 1064 nm Q-switched Nd:YAG laser represents a safe and effective method to treat nevus of Ota.

Key words: Nevus of Ota, Q-switched Nd:YAG laser

Article: J. LA&HA, Vol. 2013, No.2; pp.42-45.

CASE REPORT: Treatment of Nevus of Ota with 1064 nm Q-Switched Nd:YAG