Treatment of Surgical Scars with the Cryogen-Cooled 595 nm Pulsed Dye Laser Starting on the Day of Suture Removal

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Treatment of Surgical Scars with the Cryogen-Cooled 595 nm Pulsed Dye Laser Starting on the Day of Suture Removal
January 2006
CONOLOGUE, THERESA DRESSLER; NORWOOD, CHRISTOPHER
Dermatologic Surgery

Abstract:

Theresa Dressler Conologue, CPT, MC, and Christopher Norwood, CDR, MC, have indicated no significant interest with commercial supporters. BACKGROUND

Cosmetic results after skin surgery are a key component of patient satisfaction and self-image. Various lasers have been used to attempt scar improvement without consistent results. The optimal time to initiate laser treatment has not been determined. A recent study using a noncooled 585 nm pulsed dye laser starting on the day of suture removal demonstrated substantial improvement in scar appearance. OBJECTIVE

To determine the efcacy of the 595 nm cryogen-cooled pulsed dye laser in the treatment of surgical scars starting on the day of suture removal. METHODS

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