The efficacy of fractional CO2 laser in management of surgical wound scars
Joint Authors
Source
al-Kindy College Medical Journal
Issue
Vol. 10, Issue 2 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.73-76, 4 p.
Publisher
University of Baghdad al-Kindi College of Medicine
Publication Date
2014-12-31
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
-are common cosmetic problems for patients.
Combining CO2 laser ablation with a fractional photothermolysis system in a treatment known as ablative fractional resurfacing fulfilling the new demands for a lesser risk of side effectsreduction of pain and discomfort and improvement of tenderness and hardness of the scar which become more soft and mature .
Conclusions: The ablation CO2 laser treatment represent safe , effective treatment modality for improving scar quality , texture, maturation and appearance and minimal or no downtime.
Objective: To assess the safety and efficacy of ablation fractional CO2 laser treatments for surgical scarring .
methods: Twenty one patient ( 14 women, and 7 men ) with various skin types , I to IV , aged 3 to 48 years , presents with 24 scars between June and December 2012 , four patients excluded from study because they are not continued in follow up , the remaining 17 patient completed all 3 treatments & 6 months follow up.
Results: Adverse effects of treatment were mild to moderate , and no scarring or delayed onset hypopigmentation was observed, For all patients demonstrated improvements in skin texture and
American Psychological Association (APA)
Suhan, Abbas M.& Darwish, Maha. 2014. The efficacy of fractional CO2 laser in management of surgical wound scars. al-Kindy College Medical Journal،Vol. 10, no. 2, pp.73-76.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-624922
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Suhan, Abbas M.& Darwish, Maha. The efficacy of fractional CO2 laser in management of surgical wound scars. al-Kindy College Medical Journal Vol. 10, no. 2 (2014), pp.73-76.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-624922
American Medical Association (AMA)
Suhan, Abbas M.& Darwish, Maha. The efficacy of fractional CO2 laser in management of surgical wound scars. al-Kindy College Medical Journal. 2014. Vol. 10, no. 2, pp.73-76.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-624922
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 76
Record ID
BIM-624922