Early treatment using fractional CO2 laser before skin suture during scar revision surgery in Asians. (17th February 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Du, Feiya; Yu, Yusheng; Zhou, Zhiqin; Wang, Liujia; Zheng, Shusen
• Is Part Of: Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy. Volume 20:Number 2(2018)
• Page Start: 102
• Page End: 105
• Publication Date: 2018-02-17
• Subjects: Early treatment -- fractional CO2 laser -- scars; Skin -- Laser surgery -- Periodicals; Surgery, Plastic -- Periodicals; 617.477
• DOI: 10.1080/14764172.2017.1358452
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1476-4172

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Fractional CO2 laser is one of the most effective treatment options used to resurface scars. However, most previous studies have been performed on mature scars at least 2 months after surgery. Recent studies have emphasized the importance of early treatment to reduce scar formation. In the present study, we described our experience with fractional CO2 laser intervention before skin suture during scar revision surgery in Asians, and found the treatment was safe and effective.