Ablative and Fractional Ablative Lasers

Brightman, Lori; Brauer, Jeremy A.; Anolik, Robert; Weiss, Elliot; Karen, Julie; Chapas, Anne; Hale, Elizabeth K.; Bernstein, Leonard; Geronemus, Roy G.

doi:10.1016/j.det.2009.08.009

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“…The most frequent and concerning complications are scarring and dyspigmentation. 18 Scarring often occurs because of excessive thermal damage caused by the overlap of treatment areas. Hypopigmentation may occur soon after treatment or in a delayed fashion, 6 to 12 months postoperatively, and can be seen in up to 57 percent of patients.…”

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Micro-Mechanical Fractional Skin Rejuvenation

Fernandes

Samayoa

Broelsch

et al. 2013

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

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Micro-Mechanical Fractional Skin Rejuvenation

Fernandes

Samayoa

Broelsch

et al. 2013

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

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“…Ablative fractional CO 2 laser has been developed to address the shortcomings of traditional ablative lasers and non-ablative fractional resurfacing (NAFR) treatments. With the ability to achieve deep dermal ablation and coagulation, clinical results superior to nonablative fractional lasers could be obtained [21,22].…”

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Fractional ablative CO2 laser treatment versus scar subcision and autologous fat transfer in the treatment of atrophic acne scars: New technique

Mohammad

Elgarhy

Saad³

et al. 2016

J Surg Dermatol

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There are different modalities for management of atrophic acne scars which include lasers. Ablative fractional CO 2 laser was developed to address the shortcomings of traditional ablative lasers, with superior results to non-ablative fractional lasers. Autologous fat transfer has been utilized for nearly a decade in tissue augmentation and reconstruction. Present studies were designed to compare ablative fractional CO 2 laser treatment with scar subcision and autologous fat transfer in the treatment of atrophic acne scars. 20 patients with atrophic acne scars were recruited: 10 patients were treated by three sessions of ablative fractional CO 2 laser therapy, and 10 patients treated by subcision and autologous fat transfer. All patients were followed up for three months, and were assessed by digital photograph before and after treatment through the application of Goodman and Baron quantitative and qualitative grading systems, in addition to reports by three physicians committees and reports of patients' satisfaction. Analysis of both groups showed significant improvements in all types of atrophic acne scars. The mean percentage of total quantitative improvement was more significant in the case of autologous fat transfer with regard to ice-pick and total number of scars. Therefore, scar subcision with autologous fat transfer proved to be as effective as, or even more effective than, ablative fractional CO 2 laser in the treatment of atrophic acne scars with regard to the total number of scars as well as ice-pick type.Keywords: Acne scars; laser; fat transfer Citation: Mohammad LM, Elgarhy LH, Saad DG, Mostafa WA. Fractional ablative CO 2 laser treatment versus scar subcision and autologous fat transfer in the treatment of atrophic acne scars: New technique.

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“…The patient declined the other methods because of risk of infection, further scaring, hypopigmentation, hyperpigmentation, and anxiety of nose necrosis. Non-ablative fractional laser was chosen because of its safety benefit and easily controlled method compared to other methods [6,7].…”

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Fractional Photothermolysis of a Replanted Nose: A Case Report

2015

Arch Aesthetic Plast Surg

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Ablative and Fractional Ablative Lasers

Cited by 95 publications

References 29 publications

Micro-Mechanical Fractional Skin Rejuvenation

Micro-Mechanical Fractional Skin Rejuvenation

Fractional ablative CO2 laser treatment versus scar subcision and autologous fat transfer in the treatment of atrophic acne scars: New technique

Fractional Photothermolysis of a Replanted Nose: A Case Report

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