Affiliation:
1. AO Clinic of laser cosmetology «Linline»
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of post-burn scars laser correction using an Er:YAG laser (2936 nm) with an SMA module (6mm). 112 women aged 16–50 years were monitored on an outpatient basis. All patients were diagnosed with post-burn scars of the face and body. The main inclusion criteria were post-burn scars; non-inclusion criteria were other types of scars, previously performed procedures for the correction of scars by physiotherapy, general contraindications to laser therapy. During the study, high efficacy and safety of this method was demonstrated in 112 patients. The dynamics of changes were evaluated according to the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI), Dermatological Symptom Scale Index and special research methods (ultrasound scanning, photographing). The follow-up period ranged from 3 to 7 months. Patients underwent from 2 to 6 laser procedures on the face and body with an interval of 1 month. The study is prospective and is planned to be continued. At the moment, a cross-section of the results is presented. During the course of laser procedures, 13 patients dropped out, 99 continue treatment.
Publisher
PANORAMA Publishing House
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