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KMID : 1037020140030010022
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Medical Lasers; Engineering, Basic Research, and Clinical Application
2014 Volume.3 No. 1 p.22 ~ p.26
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Spot CO2 Laser Revision of Facial Atrophic Linear Scars in Korea
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Cho Seong-Eun
Kim Jin-Young
Nam Seung-Min
Park Eun-Soo
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Abstract
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Background and Objectives: As interest in aesthetic has shown a recent increase, the number of patients who want their facial scars to be treated is increasing. This current report demonstrates scar revision using a conventional spot CO2 laser regardless of aesthetic units to smooth the scar tissue and stimulate to form the synthesis of collagen for facial atrophic scars.
Materials and Methods: We conducted a retrospective study on 32 posttraumatic or postoperative scars of 32 patients. Patients were treated by conventional spot CO2 laser therapy. All patients were followed for six months after treatment.
Results: The conventional spot CO2 laser abrasion is effective for treatment of posttraumatic and postoperative scars and has positive effects, particularly on scar texture and thickness without significant adverse effects. Prior to the laser session, these scars showed different pigmentation, pliability, height, and vascularity compared to the surrounding skin. The conventional spot CO2 laser significantly improves thickness and textural issues. Patients also expressed a 4-point subjective scale of satisfaction. Patients were also significantly more satisfied with the treated scars.
Conclusion: This study shows that conventional spot CO2 laser abrasion of facial atrophic linear scars of scars is an effective treatment modality for facial scars. In addition, this laser does not show any serious adverse effects.
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KEYWORD
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CO2 laser, Scar management, Laser abrasion
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