Fractional CO2 Laser System (Fraxel Repair Laser) Intended for Treatment of Perioral Rhytides/Wrinkles

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER · Oct 19, 2018

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ClinConnect Summary

To evaluate the clinical response associated with variable energy and density settings of fraxel laser treatment in the upper lip. Overall assessment of clinical outcome and safety will be based clinic visits and evaluation of pre- and post- procedural photos. The subject's assessment of satisfaction will be characterized using a non-parametric assessment scale at each follow-up period.

This is a multi-site, non-randomized, non-controlled investigator initiated study designed to follow a total of 30 qualified and consenting subjects treated with one Fraxel Repair treatment in the course of...

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Healthy male and female adults between 18-75 years of age.
• • Subjects who can read, understand, and sign the Informed Consent Form.
• • Subjects willing and able to comply with all study requirements.
• • Fitzpatrick skin type I-IV (Although the systems are cleared for all skin types I- VI, it is recommended to use the Matrix applicators on skin types I- V).
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Subjects with active localized or systemic infections.
• • Immunocompromised subjects.
• • Subjects with coagulation disorder.
• • History of skin photo sensitivity disorders, or use of photosensitizing drugs (e.g., tetracycline or sulfa drugs).
• • Pregnant and/or lactating (All female volunteers will be advised about using birth control during the period of study).
• • In the opinion of the trained clinician, subject is unwilling or unable to adhere to all study requirements, including application and follow-up visits.
• • Use of Accutane® within the past 6 months.
• • Subjects with a history of radiation therapy to the treatment area.
• • Subject has a history of allergy to lidocaine or ester-based local anesthetics.
• • Subjects with any skin pathology or condition that could interfere with evaluation or with the use of typical ancillary medical treatments or care used before, during or after treatments.
• • Subjects have undergone dermatological procedures (e.g., laser or light treatments) for the treatment of wrinkles, skin resurfacing, or skin rejuvenation in the treatment area within 1 year of study participation.