Nonablative Fractional Laser Resurfacing for the Treatment of Hypertrophic Scars: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract

In this trial, blinded PhGA could not confirm the clinical efficacy of 1540-nm nonablative fractional laser in the treatment of hypertrophic scars, but the treatment is safe, and patients judged that the treated part had a better global appearance.

Evaluating hypertrophic thyroidectomy scar outcomes after treatment with triamcinolone injections and copper bromide laser therapy

“…Efficacy of NAFL in atrophic scar, hypopigmented scar was proven in a randomized controlled trial [22]. But, NAFL treatment of hypertrophic scars did not result in greater improvement of scars than control in a randomized controlled trial [23].…”

Non‐ablative fractional resurfacing in the treatment of scar contracture

“…This not only induces healthy collagen turnover and remodeling, but also allows for a significant reservoir of intact dermis and epidermis to improve postprocedure healing. In this manner, both AFR and NAFR have been used to treat scars effectively [9][10][11][12][13][14].…”

Safety of Cosmetic Dermatologic Procedures During Pregnancy

“…Ablative fractional erbium‐doped YAG laser therapy has been shown to be efficacious and safe in treating scars and photodamage, but it has not be studied for safety during pregnancy . Nonablative fractional laser resurfacing has not been studied during pregnancy . Intense pulsed light (IPL) and fractional photothermolysis have good safety profiles, although their use during pregnancy has not been extensively studied …”

“…71,72 Nonablative fractional laser resurfacing has not been studied during pregnancy. 73 Intense pulsed light (IPL) and fractional photothermolysis have good safety profiles, although their use during pregnancy has not been extensively studied. 74 Most of the lasers mentioned have not been studied for safety during pregnancy, but safety has frequently been evaluated in nonpregnant patients.…”