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Treatment parameters for each laser treatment
| Parameter | Tx1 | Tx2 | Tx3 | Tx4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluence (J/cm2) | |||||
| Mean | 2.2 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 3.9 | |
| SD | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 0.3 | |
| Min | 1.0 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 3.0 | |
| Max | 4.0 | 4.0 | 7.5 | 4.0 | |
| Spot size range (mm) | 2 to 4 | 2 to 3 | 2 to 5 | 2 to 2 | |
| Reptition rate range (Hz) | 2 to 5 | 3 to 5 | 4 to 8 | 3 to 8 | |
| No. of Tx | 34 | 30 | 34 | 29 | |
| Anesthesia | |||||
| Topical | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| Ice roller | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
| None | 31 | 28 | 32 | 25 | |
| Pain score | |||||
| Mean | 2.9 | 3.8 | 3.5 | 4.5 | |
| SD | 1.9 | 2.3 | 2.2 | 2.6 | |
| Min | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | |
| Max | 7.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | |
