1. Fractional CO2 laser treatment for a skin graft.
- Author
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Stephan FE, Habre MB, Helou JF, Tohme RG, and Tomb RR
- Subjects
- Ablation Techniques, Adult, Cicatrix etiology, Cicatrix surgery, Female, Humans, Cosmetic Techniques, Lasers, Gas therapeutic use, Skin Transplantation adverse effects
- Abstract
Skin grafts are widely used in reconstructive and plastic surgery, leaving an inevitable scar appearance on the body, affecting the quality of life of the patients. Fractional ablative lasers have become a leading procedure for the treatment of acne and burn scars. We report a case of a skin graft showing excellent improvement in overall appearance after three sessions of fractional CO2 laser. The undamaged tissue left between the microthermal treatment zones is responsible of collagen formation and reepithelialization. Remodeling and collagen formation are observed even 6 months after a fractional CO2 laser session.
- Published
- 2016
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