Abstract | BACKGROUND: OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the clinical effects of resurfacing atrophic facial acne scars with the Er:YAG laser in the Turkish population. METHODS: A total of 128 patients, aged 22-42 years, underwent laser resurfacing. The patients had Fitzpatrick skin types ranging from II to V. Photographs were taken before and 3 months after treatment. Results were evaluated for the degree of clinical improvement, pigmentary change, and any adverse events. RESULTS: Clinical improvements in facial skin texture, acne scarring and dyschromia were noted in all patients. There was a 50.2% average clinical improvement. Complete wound healing occurred between 6 and 8 days. Erythema occurred in all patients and lasted longer than 3 months in five patients (3.9%). Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation occurred in nine patients (7%) and lasted longer than 3 months in one patient (0.8%). No patient experienced hypopigmention. Mild to moderate postoperative acne flare-up occurred in 14 patients (11%). No other adverse effects were observed. CONCLUSION:
Er:YAG laser resurfacing is a safe and effective treatment modality for facial acne scars in the Turkish population who have darker skin tones.
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Authors | Zekayi Kutlubay, Gonca Gokdemir |
Journal | Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy : official publication of the European Society for Laser Dermatology
(J Cosmet Laser Ther)
Vol. 12
Issue 2
Pg. 65-72
(Apr 2010)
ISSN: 1476-4180 [Electronic] England |
PMID | 20331342
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Acne Vulgaris
(complications)
- Adult
- Cicatrix
(etiology, pathology, surgery)
- Dermatologic Surgical Procedures
- Face
(pathology, surgery)
- Female
- Humans
- Lasers, Solid-State
(therapeutic use)
- Male
- Patient Satisfaction
- Skin
(pathology)
- Treatment Outcome
- Turkey
- Wound Healing
- Young Adult
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