Clinical Studies: Palomar StarLux is the Right Choice
Numerous options are available for aesthetic skin procedures. Sorting out the trademark names and the distinctive features of each can be confusing and a bit overwhelming for the consumer. How can you be sure you are comparing “apples to apples”?
After extensive research and in-office test trials, Dr. Taylor has chosen Palomar’s
500 Laser and StarLux Pulsed Platform. One reason is that it is the only aesthetic platform clinically proven to deliver results as good as, or better than single-application “gold standard” lasers.
Following is a sample of results from independent research designed to compare various pulsed light and laser equipment. Results consistently demonstrate that the equipment Dr. Taylor uses is the best available overall.
FACIAL VEINS
"Comparison of [Palomar] StarLux LuxG with Long Pulsed PDL, Long Traditional Intense Pulsed Light for Treatment of Facial Telangiectasias." Camilla, Miranda, MD and Vic Narukar, MD. Lasers in Surgery and Medicine, 2006 Vol.70.*Conclusions: In this study, the [Palomar] StarLux demonstrated equivalent clearance of facial telangiectasias compared to lasers, superior clearance of both discrete, diffuse telangiectasias and erythema compared to conventional intense pulsed light. This performance was attributed to StarLux’s greater selectivity of light filtration, bimodal peaks of light absorption, and superior contact cooling of the skin, allowing for higher fluences and larger spot sizes.
PHOTOREJUVENATION FOR SUN DAMAGE
"Split Treatment of Photodamaged Skin with 532 KTP vs. Intense Pulsed Light." E.V. Ross, ASLMS 2005 Vol 9999:1-5*Conclusions: Both KTP and pulsed-light achieved marked improvement in vascular and pigmented lesions in one session, but pulsed light [what Dr. Taylor uses] was more comfortable for patients than KTP.
PHOTOFACIAL FOR ROSACEA AND FACIAL VEINS
"Increased Efficacy in the Treatment of Facial Telangiectasia and Rosacea Utilizing StarLux IPL Technology with Variable Pulsewidth." S. Astner, S. Womers, S. Tsoa, Wellman Center of Photomedicine, Boston, MA; ASLMS 2005*Conclusion: An average of 65% improvement was achieved with one treatment.
"Comparison Treatments for Vascular Lesions with the VBeam and the [Palomar] StarLux Intense Pulsed Light." R. Geronemus, K. Kim, L. Bernstein, A. Chapas; ASMLS 2006 #242
Conclusions: The StarLux Pulsed Light System is a safe and effective treatment method for facial telangiectasia and erythema, with results indistinguishable from that of the VBeam PDL.
PERMANENT HAIR REDUCTION:
"Clinical Comparison of Four Hair Removal Lasers and Light Sources." David J. Goldberg, MD and Snehal P. Amin MD. Skin Laser and Surgery Specialists of NY & NJ, and The Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY. Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, June 2006; Vol. 8, pages 65-68.*Conclusions: Although hair removal with lasers is highly effective, this study indicated that treatment with the Palomar StarLux intense pulsed light system [what Dr. Taylor uses] caused less pain than lasers, yet showed similar efficacy. The Palomar StarLux’s contact cooling minimized discomfort, and there was no statistical difference in efficacy between the StarLux and the lasers used in the study.
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