Laser Modulation of Hypertrophic Scars: Technique and Practice

Andrea C Issler-Fisher; Jill S Waibel; Matthias B Donelan

doi:10.1016/j.cps.2017.05.007

Laser Modulation of Hypertrophic Scars: Technique and Practice

Clin Plast Surg. 2017 Oct;44(4):757-766. doi: 10.1016/j.cps.2017.05.007. Epub 2017 Jul 21.

Authors

Andrea C Issler-Fisher¹, Jill S Waibel², Matthias B Donelan³

Affiliations

¹ Burns & Reconstructive Surgery, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Hospital Road, Concord, Sydney, New South Wales 2139, Australia. Electronic address: andrea.isslerfisher@gmail.com.
² Miami Dermatology and Laser Institute, 7800 Southwest 87th Avenue, Suite B-200, Miami, FL 33173, USA.
³ Shriners Hospital for Children, 51 Blossom Street, Boston, MA 02114, USA.

PMID: 28888301
DOI: 10.1016/j.cps.2017.05.007

Abstract

In this review, the authors discuss the use of laser photothermolysis and laser resurfacing in the management of hypertrophic burn scars. They provide details regarding preoperative selection, intraoperative decision making, and postoperative care.

Keywords: Fractional laser therapy; Hypertrophic burn scar; Laser photothermolysis; Laser resurfacing.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Burns / complications*
Cicatrix, Hypertrophic / etiology
Cicatrix, Hypertrophic / pathology
Cicatrix, Hypertrophic / surgery*
Female
Humans
Laser Therapy*
Lasers, Dye
Lasers, Gas
Male
Postoperative Care
Skin / pathology