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Biological effect of laser-assisted scar healing (LASH) on standardized human three-dimensional wound healing skin models using fractional non-ablative 1540 nm Er:Glass or 1550 nm diode lasers.

Authors :
Riedemann HI
Marquardt Y
Jansen M
Baron JM
Huth S
Source :
Lasers in surgery and medicine [Lasers Surg Med] 2024 Jan; Vol. 56 (1), pp. 100-106. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Oct 19.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Purpose: In postoperative wound healing after surgical operations or ablative laser treatments, recent studies suggest the timely use of non-ablative fractional laser treatments with the aim to improve wound healing and prevent pathological scar formation. However, the underlying molecular mechanisms are poorly understood. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of laser-assisted scar healing (LASH) at the molecular level and to combine it with already established wound healing-promoting local treatments.<br />Methods: We irradiated full-thickness 3D skin models with a fractional ablative Er:YAG laser to set standardized lesions to the epidermal and upper dermal layer. Subsequently, LASH was induced by irradiating the models with either a fractional non-ablative 1540 nm Er:Glass or 1550 nm diode laser. In addition, we tested the combination of non-ablative fractional laser treatment and topical aftercare with a dexpanthenol-containing ointment (DCO).<br />Results: Histological analysis revealed that models irradiated with the 1540 nm Er:Glass or 1550 nm diode laser exhibited accelerated but not complete wound closure after 16 h. In contrast, additional topical posttreatment with DCO resulted in complete wound closure. At gene expression level, both non-ablative laser systems showed similar effects on epidermal differentiation and mild anti-inflammatory properties. The additional posttreatment with DCO enhanced the wound-healing effects of LASH, especially the upregulation of epidermal differentiation markers and anti-inflammatory cytokines at the gene expression level.<br />Conclusion: This in vitro study deciphers the biological effects of LASH with a fractional non-ablative 1540 nm Er:Glass or a 1550 nm diode laser in 3D skin models. These data help to better understand the biological properties of the LASH technique and is important to optimize its application.<br /> (© 2023 The Authors. Lasers in Surgery and Medicine published by Wiley Periodicals LLC.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1096-9101
Volume :
56
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Lasers in surgery and medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
37855626
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/lsm.23731