A Clinical Evaluation of a Novel Multi-Wavelength Laser for Benign Pigmented Lesion Removal

Inclusion Criteria

• Female or Male, 18 to 65 years of age (inclusive).
• Fitzpatrick Skin Type I - III (Appendix 3).
• Clinical diagnosis of benign pigmented lesions located on the hand, body or face.
• Presence of 5 or more benign pigmented lesions in the treatment area, ranging in diameter from 2 to 8 mm.
• Has not used any prescription or over-the-counter topical creams (such as hydroquinone, retinoids or corticosteroids) in the designated treatment area within 4 weeks of enrollment in the study and is willing to refrain from use for the duration of the study.
• Subject must be able to read, understand and sign the Informed Consent Form.
• Must be willing and able to adhere to the treatment and follow-up schedule and post-treatment care instructions.
• Wiling to cover treated area or have very limited sun exposure and use an approved sunscreen of SPF 50 or higher on the treated area starting 2 to 4 weeks before the treatment and every day for the duration of the study, including the follow-up period.
• Willing to have digital photographs taken of the treatment area and agree to use of photographs for presentation, educational or marketing purposes.
• Agree to not undergo any other procedure(s) for the treatment of BPL during the study.
• Post-menopausal or surgically sterilized, or using a medically acceptable form of birth control at least 3 months prior to enrollment and during the entire course of the study, and no plans to become pregnant for the duration of the study.

Exclusion Criteria

• Participation in a clinical trial of another device or drug within 6 months prior to enrollment or during the study.
• Any type of prior cosmetic treatment to the target area within 6 months of study participation, such as chemical peel, laser or light-based procedure, or surgery.
• Presence of pre-malignant or malignant lesion in the treatment area (such as, but not limited to pigmented actinic keratosis, lentigo maligna or lentigo maligna melanoma) or history of a pre-malignant or malignant lesion in the treatment area.
• Shows signs of actinic bronzing and/or excessively tanned in areas to be treated, and unable or unlikely to refrain from tanning during the study (for example, subject's occupation requires regular sun exposure).
• Skin abnormalities in the target area, e.g., cuts, scrapes, wounds, scars, large moles.
• Pregnant and/or breastfeeding.
• Having an infection, dermatitis or a rash in the treatment area.
• Significant concurrent illness, such as diabetes mellitus or cardiovascular disease, e.g., uncontrolled hypertension.
• Suffering from coagulation disorders or taking prescription anticoagulation medications.
• History of keloid scarring, hypertrophic scarring or of abnormal wound healing.
• History of immunosuppression/immune deficiency disorders or currently using immunosuppressive medications.
• History of vitiligo, eczema, or psoriasis.
• History of connective tissue disease, such as systemic lupus erythematosus or scleroderma.
• History of seizure disorders due to light.
• Any use of medication that is known to increase sensitivity to light according to Investigator's discretion.
• History of disease stimulated by heat, such as recurrent herpes simplex and/or herpes zoster (shingles) in the treatment area, unless treatment is conducted following a prophylactic regimen
• History of radiation to the treatment area or undergoing systemic chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer.
• History of pigmentary disorders, particularly tendency for hyper- or hypo-pigmentation.
• Systemic use of corticosteroid or isotretinoin within 12 months of study participation.
• Anytime in life, having have used gold therapy (gold salts) for disorders such as rheumatologic disease or lupus.
• Current smoker or history of smoking within 6 months of study participation.
• As per the Investigator's discretion, any physical or mental condition which might make it unsafe for the subject to participate in this study.