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Article: 585-nm pulsed-dye laser is effective and safe in treating surgical scars.(Washington Whispers)(Author Abstract)
- Article from:
- Journal of Drugs in Dermatology
- Article date:
- April 1, 2003
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The optimal time frame to improve the quality and cosmetic appearance of scars by laser therapy has not been well established. The objective of this investigation was to determine the efficacy of the 585-nm pulsed-dye laser (PDL) in the treatment of surgical scars starting on the day of suture removal. Eleven patients (skin types I-IV) with 12 postoperative linear scars that were greater than 2 cm were treated three times on monthly intervals with the 585-nm PDL (450 micros, 10-mm spot size, 3.5 J/cm2 with 10% overlap) on one scar half. The other half of the scar received no treatment. Scars were later evaluated by a blinded examiner using both the Vancouver Scar Scale ...