Evaluation of the 755nm Alexandrite Laser for the Treatment of Tattoos

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Tattoos

In brief

The purpose of this study is to collect further data on the safety and efficacy of removing unwanted non cosmetic tattoos (including recalcitrant) using the 755nm Alexandrite laser.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01754207

Run by

Cynosure, Inc.

People needed

20

Starts

2011-12-01

Expected to finish

2014-01-01

Last updated by the study team

2020-12-16

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 85. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Is a healthy male or female between 18 and 85 years old.
• Has unwanted non-cosmetic tattoo(s) and wishes to undergo laser treatments to remove them.
• Is willing to consent to participate in the study.
• Is willing to comply with all requirements of the study including being photographed, following post treatment care and attending all treatment and follow up visits

You may not qualify if…

• Is hypersensitive to light exposure.
• Has active localized or systemic infection.
• Is taking medication(s) for which sunlight is a contraindication.
• Has a history of squamous cell carcinoma or melanoma.
• Has a history of keloid scarring.
• Has used oral isotretinoin (Accutane®) within 12 months of initial treatment or plans on using during the course of the study. Note: Skin must regain its normal degree of moisture prior to treatment.
• Has a history of immunosuppression/immune deficiency disorders (including HIV infection or AIDS) or use of immunosuppressive medications.
• Is female and pregnant, has been pregnant within the last 3 months, is currently breast feeding or planning a pregnancy during the study period.
• Is allergic to lidocaine, tetracaine or Xylocaine with epinephrine.
• Has any other reason determined by the physician to be ineligible to participate in the study.

Where it is running

• Skin Care Physicians — Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, United States

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