Striae distensae treatment: evaluating laser efficacy and safety

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AbstractBackgroundStriae distensae (SD) are common skin lesions that are difficult to treat and affect quality of life. Laser and light are emerging non‐invasive therapies that have proven successful in treating SD. Recently, hybrid laser devices offering simultaneous fractional ablative and non‐ablative laser treatment have been reported to benefit various skin conditions.ObjectiveTo evaluate the improvement of SD treated with a hybrid laser system and to analyze associations with patient characteristics.MethodsWe performed a retrospective study in which 28 adults with SD were treated with a hybrid laser device. Efficacy was evaluated by the assessment of aesthetic improvement by the Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale (GAIS) of 1–10 and by patients' satisfaction using a scale of 0–10 satisfaction scale. Pain and adverse events were monitored. Statistical analysis was used to examine the potential impact of various factors on treatment outcomes.ResultsThe mean GAIS score was 7.36 ± 1.06 with a positive correlation with patient satisfaction (r = 0.685) and a weak negative correlation with patient age (r = −0.0057). Skin type and body area did not show significant associations with GAIS scores (P > 0.05 for both). No adverse events were observed.ConclusionThis study demonstrates the potential of the hybrid laser system as a safe and effective method to achieve satisfactory aesthetic results with minimal downtime, making it a promising treatment approach for SD. Treatment outcomes were independent of patient characteristics, further supporting its widespread use.