Evidence map›Paper›PMID 40536161›Full record

Trial reportJournal of cosmetic dermatology2025

Nonablative Fractional 1927-nm Laser for Periorbital Rejuvenation: A Prospective, Double-Arm, Open-Label Trial.

Chang-Ming Huang, Yi-Shuan Sheen, Yi-Hua Liao

Abstract readRandomized Controlled Trial
In one paragraph

Trial report in Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

0numbers the graph read from it
0cells of the map it votes in
3citing papers in PubMed
–field-weighted citation impact
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

3 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Review
  2. Article
  3. Article
4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Chang-Ming HuangDepartment of Dermatology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5432-0163
Yi-Shuan SheenDepartment of Dermatology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8743-7496
Yi-Hua LiaoDepartment of Dermatology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.

Funding

BRIDGECON CO., LTD
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe 1927-nm nonablative fractional laser is widely used for skin rejuvenation and hyperpigmentation. However, its efficacy and safety for periorbital rejuvenation remain uncertain.

aimsTo assess the effects of the 1927-nm nonablative fractional diode laser on periorbital rejuvenation. PATIENTS/

methodsTwenty participants were randomized into two groups and received three treatments at 2-week (Group A) or 4-week (Group B) intervals. Clinical efficacy was assessed using ANTERA 3D, blinded investigator-rated scores, and subject self-assessments.

resultsBoth group A and group B exhibited statistically significant improvements in L* (color measurement which indicates lightness) and pigmentation score at the end-of-study visit compared to baseline, with group B also achieving statistically significant enhancement in the pores' index and wrinkles' score. Group B showed greater improvement in wrinkles' score compared to group A at the end-of-study visit. The median of Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale assessed by both the physicians and subjects showed improvement, ranging from "improved" to "much improved" at the end-of-study visit. Transient side effects including tenderness, erythema, swelling, and scaling were observed, with the majority resolving within 7 days.

conclusionsThe 1927-nm diode laser is an effective and safe option for periorbital rejuvenation. The 4-week interval treatment appears to be the preferable option due to its superior improvement in the wrinkles' score at the end of the study. The positive changes in skin brightness and the reduction of brown spots represented additional benefits, setting it apart as a notable alternative to other ablative and nonablative fractional lasers.

Indexed as

Cosmetic TechniquesLasers, SemiconductorLow-Level Light TherapyRejuvenationSkin AgingAdultAgedFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPatient SatisfactionProspective StudiesTreatment Outcome1927‐nmdiode laserfractionalnonablativeperiorbital rejuvenation

Identifiers

PMID40536161
PMCPMC12178097

What OpenQuestion holds

Textmetadata
LicenceCC BY
Read underepoch 390

Registered trials

None linked

Read under generation 80e0d062 · epoch 390. Bibliography from PubMed, PubMed Central and OpenAlex; grants from NIH RePORTER; trial links from ClinicalTrials.gov; estimates, votes and beliefs from the OpenQuestion graph.