Laser Therapy Versus Electrosurgery For Nasal Telangiectasias

Evaluation of Laser Therapy Vs Electrosurgery For Nasal Telangiectasias Using A Novel Vascular Imaging Device

The aim of this study is to compare the efficacy of various treatment options for eliminating nasal telangiectasias. The study will compare the outcome of treating nasal telangiectasias with the following; no treatment (control site), alexandrite laser, pulsed dye laser, combination pulsed dye laser and Nd:YAG 1064nm multiplex laser system and electrosurgery.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Over 18 years of age
• Able to give informed consent themselves
• Willing to return for follow up visit
• 0.5 - 3 millimeter Vessel size
• 5 Non-contiguous nasal vascular lesions

Exclusion Criteria:

• Mentally handicapped
• Unable to understand written and oral English
• Incarceration
• Under 18 years of age
• Unwilling to return for follow up
• Pregnant Women
• Vessels less than 0.5 millimeter caliber
• Less than 5 non-contiguous vessels