Study of the Effectiveness of the ADVATx Laser in the Treatment of Port-wine Stains
The primary objective of the present study is to get experiences with the use of CE-marked ADVATx laser treatment for port-wine stains. Secondary objectives: To investigate the clinical efficacy of ADVATx laser treatment for port-wine stains. To investigate the potential side effects (erythema, hyperpigmentation, oedema, pain, swelling, skin burning, blisters) of the treatment. Patients in the study will receive ADVATx laser treatment (1 treatment per month for 4 months) The treatment takes approximately 10-30 minutes per session. The treatment lasts for a total of 5 months for one patient. At each treatment session photographic documentation will be performed. PRO will be assessed by a questionnaire. At the end of the study, the patient rates the treatment and improvement on a Patient Satisfaction Scale.
• The patient understands the information provided, gives informed consent to participate in the study and is deemed by the investigator to be able to participate,
• a signed consent form,
• parental consent is required for patients under 18 years of age,
• the lesions to be treated are at least 15 cm2,
• the study is open to Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV.