Abstract:

Objective Using Split face model to quantatively evaluate the treatment of facial photoaging with intense pulsed light. Methods Thirty-nine photoaging subjects were enrolled and their face were divided into treated side (treated with intense pulsed light) and untreated side by random on their treated site face. Assesssment of global photoaging scores were performed by doctors before and after the treatment. Skin melanin index, erythema index and keraphyllous water were tested. Patients’ satisfaction were also assessed after the final treatment. Results After the treatment, the global photoaging scores of the treated face assessed by doctors decreased obviously and the patients’ satisfaction rate reached 89.74%. The melanin index and erythema index decreased to some extent on different facial sites. There was no statistic difference of keraphyllous water changes before and after the treatment. Conclusion Intense pulse light can safely and effectively treat facial photoaging and the therapeutic efficacy is related to different anatomical sites.