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The skin- and hair-lightening products currently on the market carry substantial health risks, including cutaneous adverse effects and systemic toxicity. Given these safety concerns, there\u2019s a critical need for safer alternatives.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Objective:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study sought to explore the deliberate application of the Q-switched 1064-nm neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (QS 1064-nm Nd:YAG)\u00a0laser for hair bleaching and to evaluate its concurrent effects on pigmentary clearance and skin rejuvenation in Indian subjects.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This retrospective study analyzed 25 Indian subjects treated with a 1064 nm QS Nd:YAG laser for purposes including hair bleaching, lentigo removal, and skin toning. Participants received 1\u20133 monthly sessions, with efficacy assessed via clinical photography and a five-point hair lightening scale. Adverse events were documented to monitor safety.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The cohort was predominantly female (96%) with higher skin phototypes. \u201cSignificant\u201d hair lightening was achieved in 68% of cases, with \u201cmaximum\u201d lightening in 8%. Larger spot sizes correlated with greater hair lightening. Beyond hair bleaching, 84% achieved \u201cgood\u201d or \u201cexcellent\u201d pigmentary clearance, and all saw at least \u201cgood\u201d skin rejuvenation. Adverse events were mild and transient, with no significant hypo- or hyperpigmentation. Retinol\/tretinoin use was linked to increased post-treatment erythema. All participants reported treatment satisfaction, with 69% achieving moderate to excellent satisfaction levels and no subjects reporting dissatisfaction.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study demonstrates that 1064 nm QS laser treatment effectively bleaches hair with an acceptable safety profile, offering a medically supervised alternative to hazardous chemical products. Its additional benefits for pigmentary clearance and skin rejuvenation position it as a promising aesthetic therapeutic modality.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1177\/25785478251406478","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,2,9]],"date-time":"2026-02-09T10:13:54Z","timestamp":1770632034000},"page":"193-200","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/sage-journals-update-policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Multi-Target Aesthetic Enhancement with 1064 nm Q-Switched Nd:YAG Laser: Face and Body Hair Lightening, Pigment Clearance, and Skin Rejuvenation in Indian Dermatology"],"prefix":"10.1177","volume":"44","author":[{"given":"Deepti","family":"Rana","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"M&amp;D Clinic, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India."}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Alessandra","family":"Zevini","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"El.En. 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