Hypertrophic scars and keloids—Treatment with fractional lasers

Abstract

Hypertrophic scars and keloids are frequent causes of dermatological consultation that impair function and cosmesis. Besides traditional therapies, lasers, and particularly fractional lasers (FLs), have emerged as readily available instruments to treat a variety of dermatological and aesthetic ailments including scars. In this review, the use of FLs in the treatment of hypertrophic and keloid scars is summarized in detail. Practitioners should be aware of the use of lasers as key devices in the treatment protocols of hypertrophic and keloid scars.