Laser Treatment of Tattoos With Pico Laser

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Unwanted Tattoos

In brief

The purpose of this study is to determine whether Pico laser is effective and safe in the treatment of unwanted tattoos.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02146807

Run by

Syneron Medical

People needed

60

Starts

2013-10-01

Last updated by the study team

2015-06-26

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 85. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Has Fitzpatrick skin type I-IV
• 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 an active sun tan
• Has Fitzpatrick skin type V or VI
• 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

Where it is running

• Washington Institute of Dermatologic Laser Surgery — Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States
• New York Laser and Skin Care — New York, New York, United States
• Main Line Center for Laser Surgery — Ardmore, Pennsylvania, United States

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