Lasers and Light Sources for Vascular and Pigmented Components of Photoaging

INTRODUCTION Photoaging-related changes most commonly occur on the face, however, areas such as the chest and legs are also frequently involved. Two clinical manifestations of photoaging for which patients often present for treatment are vascular and pigmented lesions. Facial telangiectasias are the most common vascular lesion related to photoaging in Caucasians. In contrast, Asians with photodamage present more frequently with UV-induced pigmentation problems. The most common pigmentation concerns are lentigines, keratoses, and Hori's macules (1). This chapter reviews current treatment modalities of these common problems.