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Hypertrophic Scars & Keloids

Hypertrophic Scars & Keloids

Hypertrophic scars are usually difficult to eradicate when treated by traditional destructive methods. While there is no definitive treatment approach, laser scar revision using pulsed dye laser technology has been shown to result in prolonged positive clinical outcomes. These scars often develop on the anterior chest in pressure-or movement-dependent areas(e.g., scapula) and on body areas that respond with slow wound healing. They may develop in anyone following surgery or trauma and more in individuals with darker skin tones. Hypertrophic scars is raise and remains within the boundries of trauma while a keloid extends beyond the confines of the wound and is more nodular. The vascular specific pulsed dye laser was successfully used to treat hypertrophic scars and keloids.
It produced improved skin texture and color. There was no recurance and worsening of scar. Pulsed dye laser treatment has been shown to improve burn scars and hypertrophic and keloid median sternotomy scars with no evidence of recurrence. Mechanism includes laser-induced tissue hypoxia, collagen fiber heating and subsequent collagen fiber realignment. Ideal candidates for pulsed dye laser treatments are individuals with lighter skin phototypes.

Treatment by Laser

Pulsed dye laser treatment is performed in an outpatient setting Topical lidocaine cream can be applied during the early sessions, lower fluences are generally used. Depending upon the scar response, the fluences are adjusted upward during subsequent treatments.

Side Effects

Hyperpigmentation
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