Table 2. Clinical Course and NRS Changes After Treatment

Date / Session NRS (0–10) Patient-reported outcome Laser parameters
5/13 (Baseline) 10 Initial status -
5/22 (2st session) 10 → 9 “Skin looks clearer overall” 1064 ㎚, Zoom 10 ㎜, 0.1 J, ~ 4,000 shots
6/30 (4rd session) 9 → 7 Skin became clearer and cleaner, but residual lesions remained around eyes, nose, and mouth 1064 ㎚, Zoom 10 ㎜, 0.1–0.2 J, ~ 3,000 shots
7/11 (5th session, after switch to Helios IV 785 ㎚) 7 → 5 Periorbital and nasal lesions markedly reduced 1064 ㎚ 0.3 J (1,000 shots)+ FR 3.8 J (1,000 shots)+ additional toning
8/11 (6th session) 5 → 4 Nasal bridge and infraorbital lesions almost cleared; residual on eyelids and upper lids 1064 ㎚, Zoom 7 ㎜, 10 ㎐, ~1,000 shots+ 785 ㎚, Zoom 7 ㎜, 0.5 J, 1,500 shots+ 785 ㎚, Zoom 3 ㎜/1 ㎜, ~500 shots
8/29 (7th session) 4 → 3 Improvement of nasal and eyelid lesions 785 ㎚, Zoom 7㎜, 0.1 J, ~2,000 shots
9/15 (8th session) 3 → 2 Marked improvement of eyelid lesions 785 ㎚, Zoom 7㎜, 0.1 J, ~3,000 shots
9/28 (9th session) 2 → 2 - 785 ㎚, Zoom 7㎜, 0.1 J ~2,500 shots785 ㎚, Zoom 7㎜, 0.15 J ~500 shots