The true efficacy and value of medical devices, be they laser, LED or energy-based devices, can be well assessed
by reviewing published papers from established users and researchers. We have organized our ever-increasing
collection of articles by system and application, then each section is further divided into 3 categories, Peer Reviewed
Articles, White Papers and Trade Journals, which allow you to see at a glance what has been published. Regulatory
approvals vary by geographic region. Kindly refer to www.lutronic.com for system availability and the most recent
SPECTRA™ - PIGMENTATION Peer Reviewed Articles
Recovery of pigmentation following selective photothermolysis in
Treatment of traumatic tattoo with the Q-switched Nd:YAG laser.
adult zebrafish skin: Clinical implications for laser toning treatment
F Gorouhi, A Firooz et al. Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy,
of melasma. JH Kim, IH Kim et al. Journal of Cosmetic and Laser
Therapy, 2012;Oct11. [Epub ahead of print]
New melasma treatment by collimated low fluence Q-switched
White Papers
Nd:YAG laser. SY Jeong, IH Kim et al. Korean Journal of Dermatology,
Non-ablative treatment of melasma utilizing a Q-switched Nd:YAG
laser peel assisted with a topical carbon photoenhancer lotion, and
adjunctive treatment with 633 nm red LED light. T Fujimoto. Lutronic.
Subcellular selective photothermolysis of melanosomes in adult
zebrafish skin following 1064-nm Q-switched Nd:YAG laser irradiation.
JH Kim, IH Kim et al. Journal of Investigative Dermatology,
Trade Journal
Spectra laser toning provides advanced melasma treatment. The
Asian Aesthetic Guide. Jul/Aug 2007.
Low-fluence Q-Switched neodymium-doped yttrium-aluminum-garnet
laser melasma with pre-or post-treatment triple combination cream.
SY Jeong, IH Kim et al. Dermatologic Surgery, 2010;36:909-918. Peer Reviewed Articles Effects of various parameters of the 1064 nm Nd:YAG laser for the
Effect of low fluence Q-switched 1064nm Nd:YAG laser therapy on
treatment of enlarged facial pores. MR Roh, KY Chung et al. Journal
melasma. IH Kim. Aesthetic Dermatology, 2010;20:342-347.
of Dermatological Treatment, 2009;20:223-228.
A low fluence Q-switched Nd:YAG laser modifies the 3D structure
Treatment of enlarged pores with the quasi long-pulsed versus
of melanocyte and ultrastructure of melanosome by subcellular
Q-switched 1064 nm Nd:YAG lasers: A split-face, comparative,
selective photothermolysis. JY Mun, IH Kim et al. Journal of Electron
controlled study. MR Roh, KY Chung et al. Laser Therapy,
The dual toning technique for melasma treatment with the 1064
Enlarged pores treated with a combination of Q-switched and
nm Nd:YAG laser: A preliminary study. HY Kang, BC Goo et al. Laser
micropulsed 1064 nm Nd:YAG Laser with and without topical carbon
suspension: A simultaneous split-face trial. HJ Lee, KY Chung et al.
Erythema Ab Igne Successfully treated using 1,064-nm Q-switched
neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet laser with low fluence. S
Histometric changes and epidermal FGF9 expression in carbon
Cho, JH Lee et al. Dermatologic Surgery, 2011;37:551-553.
photoenhancer-assisted Nd:YAG laser treatment. Z Zheng, SB Cho et
al. Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2012;Sep19. [Epub ahead of
Low-fluence Q-switched neodymium-doped yttrium-aluminum-garnet
laser for melasma with pre- or post-treatment triple combination
cream. ZD Draelos. Dermatologic Surgery, 2011;37:126-127. White Papers Report on the Lutronic SPECTRA VRMII™, Dual mode Q-switched
Low-fluence Q-switched 1,064-nm neodymium-doped yttrium
Nd:YAG laser. MA Trelles. Lutronic. 2008.
aluminum garnet laser for the treatment of facial partial unilateral
lentiginosis in Koreans. Y Lee, EH Choi et al. Dermatologic Surgery,
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Non-ablative skin rejuvenation utilizing a combination of Q-switched
Comparison of the effectiveness of nonablative fractional laser versus
and long-pulse Nd:YAG laser, assisted with a topically applied carbon
ablative fractional laser in thyroidectomy scar prevention: A pilot
photoenhancer in lotion form. T Fujimoto. Lutronic. 2009.
study. HS Kim, JH Lee et al. Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy,
Trade Journal Lutronic’s New SPECTRA treats multiple indications in one system. White Paper
The Asian Aesthetic Guide. Jan/Feb 2011.
Clinical efficacy of the MOSAIC fractional Er:Glass laser for the
treatment of different types of scarring. PK Iqbal. Lutronic. 2008.
SPECTRA™ - INFLAMMATORY ACNE Peer Reviewed Articles
Prospective randomized controlled clinical and histopathological study
Peer Reviewed Articles
of acne vulgaris treated with dual mode of quasi-long pulse and
Treatment of periorbital wrinkles with 1550- and 1565-nm Er:glass
Q-switched 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser assisted with a topically applied
fractional photothermolysis lasers: A simultaneous split-face trial.
carbon suspension. JY Jung, DH Suh et al. Journal of the American
JY Jung, KY Chung et al. Journal of the European Academy of
Academy of Dermatology, 2012;66:626-633.
Dermatology and Venereology, 2011;25:811-818.
Carbon assisted Q-switched Nd:YAG laser treatment with two
Platelet-rich plasma combined with fractional laser therapy for
different sets of pulse width parameters offers a useful treatment
skin rejuvenation. MK Shin, NI Kim et al. Dermatologic Surgery,
modality for severe inflammatory acne: A case report. SI Chun, RG
Calderhead. Photomedicine and Laser Surgery, 2011;29:131-135. Trade Journal
MOSAIC’s dual operation mode enables more thorough Tx. The Asian
Peer Reviewed Articles
Efficacy and safety of 1064-nm Q-switched Nd:YAG laser with low
fluence for keloids and hypertrophic scars. SB Cho, SH Oh et al.
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology,
Peer Reviewed Article
1,550-nm non-ablative fractional Erbium-Glass laser in the treatment
of facial inflammatory acne: A preliminary study. JY Lee, JY Ahn et al.
Successful treatment of argyria using a low-fluence Q-switched
Korean Journal of Dermatology, 2010;48:657-664.
1064-nm Nd:YAG laser. TY Han, HK Lee et al. International Journal of
MOSAIC™ - HAIR REGROWTH Peer Reviewed Articles
Treatment of alopecia areata with fractional photothermolysis laser.
Peer Reviewed Articles
KH Yoo, CW Kim et al. The International Journal of Dermatology,
Efficacy of the fractional photothermolysis system with dynamic
operating mode on acne scars and enlarged facial pores. SB Cho, SH
The effect of a 1550 nm fractional erbium–glass laser in female
Oh et al. Dermatologic Surgery, 2009;35:108-114.
pattern hair loss. GY Lee, WS Kim et al. Journal of the European
Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2011;25:1450-1454.
Prevention of thyroidectomy scar using a new 1,550-nm fractional
erbium–glass Laser. JH Choe, WS Kim et al. Dermatologic Surgery,
Fractional photothermolysis laser treatment of male pattern hair loss.
WS Kim, WS Park et al. Dermatologic Surgery, 2011;37:41-51.
Comparison of a 1,550nm erbium:glass fractional laser and a
eCO2™ and MOSAIC™ - SKIN REJUVENATION
chemical reconstruction of skin scars (CROSS) method in the
White Paper
treatment of acne scars: A simultaneous split-face trial. HJ Kim, JH
Micro-fractional laser skin rejuvenation: Enhanced outcomes with
Lee et al. Lasers in Surgery and Medicine, 2009;41:545–549.
novel multi-modality and multi-wavelength treatment paradigms. JD
Atrophic acne scar treatment using triple combination therapy: Dot
peeling, subcision and fractional laser. WH Kang, JH Kim et al. Journal
of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2009;11:212-215.
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Depth of eCO2 fractional resurfacing with 3 different spot sizes on
Peer Reviewed Article
facial skin in vivo. A Husain, UP Reddy et al. The American Journal of
Effects of ablative 10,600-nm carbon dioxide fractional laser therapy
on suppurative diseases of the skin: A case series of 12 patients. SB
Cho, JH Lee et al. Lasers in Surgery and Medicine, 2009;41:550-554. Trade Journal
eCO2 merges traditional CO with modern fractional technology for
improved results. The Asian Aesthetic Guide. Sep/Oct 2008. Peer Reviewed Articles
Lower-fluence, higher-density versus higher-fluence, lower-
density treatment with a 10,600-nm carbon dioxide fractional laser
Peer Reviewed Articles
system: A split-face, evaluator-blinded study. JY Jung, SB Cho et al.
Treatment of syringoma using an ablative 10,600-nm carbon dioxide
Dermatologic Surgery, 2010;36:2022-2029.
fractional laser: A prospective analysis of 35 patients. SB Cho, JH Lee
et al. Dermatologic Surgery, 2011;37:433-438.
The combination of copper bromide laser, a 10600 nm ablative carbon
dioxide laser and intralesional triamcinolone for the treatment of
hypertrophic thyroidectomy scars. JH Kim, SH Lee et al. Journal of the eCO2™ - OTHER INDICATIONS
European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2012;26:125-
Peer Reviewed Articles
The effect of fractional carbon dioxide lasers on idiopathic guttate
hypomelanosis: A preliminary study. J Shin, SH Oh et al. Journal
Early postoperative treatment of thyroidectomy scars using a
of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology,
fractional carbon dioxide laser. JY Jung, JH Lee et al. Dermatologic
Combination treatment of 10,600 nm ablative carbon dioxide
Treatment of striae distensae with nonablative fractional laser versus
ablative CO fractional laser: A randomized controlled trial. YJ Yang,
fractional laser and narrow band UVB in refractory non-segmental
GY Lee. Annals of Dermatology, 2011;23:481-489.
vitiligo: A prospective, randomized half-body comparative study. J
Shin, SK Hann et al. British Journal of Dermatology, 2012;166:658-
The effect of succinylated atelocollagen and ablative fractional
resurfacing laser on striae distensae. JU Shin, KY Chung et al. Journal
of Dermatological Treatment, 2011;22:113-121.
A case of congenital melanocytic nevus clinically improved by
fractional carbon dioxide laser treatment. YJ Yang, HJ Kim et al.
Multimodal management of atrophic acne scarring in the aging face.
Korean Journal of Dermatology, 2010;48:510-512.
TG O’Daniel. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2011;35:1143-1150.
Fractional transepidermal delivery: A histological analysis. H
Beltraminelli, N Dietrich et al. Dermatology, 2011;223:321-324. Peer Reviewed Article
Evaluation of morphological changes in degenerative cartilage using
Targeted laser reconstruction of skin scars using 10,600-nm carbon
3-D optical coherence tomography. JI Youn. Journal of the Optical
dioxide fractional laser. SJ Lee, SB Cho et al. Journal of Cosmetic and
White Papers
Evaluation of efficacy of fractional CO laser in acne scar. A Mohebbi,
Ablation efficiency measurements for laser-assisted lipolysis using
S Saryazdi. Journal of Lasers in Medical Sciences, 2012;3:56-60.
optical coherence tomography. JI Youn. Lutronic. 2009.
Ablative fractional CO laser may be a novel treatment for tattoo
A comparison of wavelength dependence for laser-assisted lipolysis
allergy reaction. B Barikbin, S Hejazi et al. Journal of Lasers in
effect using Monte Carlo simulation. JI Youn. Lutronic. 2009. Peer Reviewed Articles Peer Reviewed Articles
Superior lipolytic effect of the 1,444nm Nd:YAG laser: Comparison
Ablative fractionated CO laser resurfacing for the face and neck. UP
with the 1,064nm Nd:YAG laser. KC Tark, SY Song et al. Lasers in
Reddy, JA Woodward. The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery,
Surgery and Medicine, 2009;41:721-727.
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Comprehensive histologic analysis of interstitial lipolysis with the 1444 Treatment of wrist ganglion using Nd:YAG laser. E Kim, SJ Park et al.
nm wavelength during a 3-month follow-up. SD Lim, UC Yeo et al.
The Korean Society for Surgery of the Hand, 2011;16:29-34.
Histology and Histopathology, 2011;26:1375-1382.
Successful treatment of recurrent digital mucoid cysts using a 1,444-
Ablation efficiency and relative thermal confinement measurements
nm neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet laser. JK Kim, SH Oh
using wavelengths 1,064, 1,320, and 1,444 nm for laser-assisted
et al. Dermatologic Surgery, 2011;37:1528-1530.
lipolysis. JI Youn, JD Holcomb. Lasers in Surgery and Medicine,
Antifungal effects of a 1,444-nm neodymium:yttrium-aluminium-
garnet laser on onychomycosis: A pilot study. MJ Choi, SB Cho et al.
Trade Journal
Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2012;Jul20. [Epub ahead of
AccuSculpt utilizes adipocyte-specific wavelength. The Asian Aesthetic print]
Successful treatment of multiple cutaneous neurofibromas using a
combination of shave excision and laser photothermocoagulation with
Peer Reviewed Articles
a 1,444-nm neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet laser. HJ
Facelift adjunctive techniques: Skin resurfacing and volumetric
Kim, IH Kim et al. Dermatologic Surgery, 2012;38:960-963.
contouring. JD Holcomb. Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North
A case report of multiple eccrine hydrocystomas successfully treated
with subdermal 1,444-nm micropulsed neodymium-doped yttrium
Laser-assisted facial contouring using a thermally confined 1444-nm
aluminum garnet laser. SH Lee, JY Jung et al. Dermatology Surgery,
Nd-YAG laser: A new paradigm for facial sculpting and rejuvenation.
JD Holcomb, J Turk et al. Facial Plastic Surgery, 2011;27;315-330. White Papers White Paper
1444 nm Pulsed Nd:YAG laser: Next generation highly selective
Subdermal coagulation treatment in axillary bromhidrosis by 1444nm
lipolysis for facial contouring. JD Holcomb. Lutronic. 2009.
AccuSculpt™ Laser. IH Kim. Lutronic. 2009.
The 1444 nm pulsed Nd:YAG laser: A new paradigm in jowl
contouring and skin tightening with laser-assisted liposuction. L
Trade Journal
Lutronic’s combined treatment achieves total facial restoration. The
Asian Aesthetic Guide. Jan/Feb 2010. Trade Journal
AccuLift procedure fills gap between dermal fillers and surgical face
lift. The Asian Aesthetic Guide. Mar/Apr 2010.
HEALITE™ INTRODUCTION Peer Reviewed Articles
The measurement of optimal power distance in LEDs. MK Park, BJ
Peer Reviewed Article
Kim et al. Korean Journal of Dermatology, 2011;49:125-130.
Preliminary experience in facial and body contouring with 1444 nm
micropulsed Nd:YAG laser-assisted lipolysis: A review of 24 cases. YC
White Paper
HEALITE II with photosequencing technology: A novel
phototherapeutic approach involving photosequencing with 590 nm
White Paper
and 830 nm LED Energy: Preconditioning 590 nm micro-low level
Laser-assisted liposuction and suture suspension of sagging flap
light therapy (μ-LLLT) in combination with 830 nm LED phototherapy.
technique for the treatment of gynecomastia. D Man. Lutronic. 2009. Peer Reviewed Articles Peer Reviewed Articles
Treatment of lipomas using a subdermal 1,444-nm micropulsed
Is light-emitting diode phototherapy (LED-LLLT) really effective? WS
neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet laser. SH Lee, KY Chung
Kim, RG Calderhead. Laser Therapy, 2011;20:205-215.
et al. Dermatologic Surgery, 2011;37:1375-1376.
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The systemic effect of 830-nm LED phototherapy on the wound
healing of burn injuries: A controlled study in mouse and rat
models. GY Lee, WS Kim. Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy.
HEALITE™ - SUPPURATIVE DISEASES Peer Reviewed Articles
Prurigo pigmentosa treated with Jessner’s peel and irradiation with an
830-nm light-emitting diode. JR Choi, SE Chang et al. The Journal of
SOLARI™ - INFLAMMATORY ACNE Peer Reviewed Articles
Inflammatory acne in the Asian skin type III treated with a square
pulse, time resolved spectral distribution IPL system: A preliminary
study. GS Lee. Laser Therapy, 2012;21:105-111.
ACTION™ - PIGMENTATION Peer Reviewed Articles
A fractional 2,940 nm short-pulsed, erbium-doped yttrium aluminium
garnet laser is effective and minimally invasive for the treatment of
photodamaged skin in Asians. HM Lee, SE Chang et al. Journal of
Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2012;Oct11. [Epub head of print]
INFINI™ - SKIN REJUVENATION Trade Journal
INFINI offers novel dual-mode RF for skin rejuvenation. The Asian
ADVANTAGE™ - HAIR REMOVAL Trade Journal
Lutronic laser and improved hair removal. PRIME. Sep 2012.
DENTA™ - PERIODONTAL APPLICATIONS Peer Reviewed Articles
Effects of resolution of inflammation for low-power CO laser
treatment on gingivitis patients. HJ Song, HS Jang et al. Jornal of the
Korean Academy of Periodontology, 2008;38:657-668. Lutronic Corporation : Korea
In vitro study of the soft tissue effects of microsecond-pulsed CO
laser parameters during soft tissue incision and sulcular debridement.
Lutronic, Inc. : USA
RM Vaderhobli, R Jordan et al. Lasers in Surgery and Medicine,
Lutronic Japan Co., Ltd. : Japan
Screening of CO laser (10.6 µm) parameters for prevention of
enamel erosion. H Yu, M Esteves-Oliveira et al. Photomedicine and
Lutronic : China TEL : +86-10-8458-5840
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