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  Česky / Czech version ACTA CHIRURGIAE PLASTICAE, 43, 2001, No. 1, p. 26-28
 
Treatment of atrophic scrs with Er:Yag laser: our experience 
Mezzana, Sonnino, Madonna Terracina, Valeriani 

Operative Unit of Plastic Surgery, S. Filippo Neri Hospital, Rome Italy
 


Summary:

       Laser resurfacing is a new method to treat atrophic scars. The pulsed erbium YAG laser has been shown to be effective in the treatment of this variations of the skin texture secondary to a lot of conditions. Er:YAG laser allows precise epidermal ablation with minimal thermal injury to sorrounding tissues. The goal of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the Er:YAG laser in the treatment of atrophic scars with multiple applications. In agreement with previously reported studies our results show that multiple treatments with erbium YAG laser are safe and effective to improve atrophic scars.

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