Treatment of scars with flexion contracture using carbon dioxide laser and fractional photothermolysis.
Scars with flexion contracture of various origins are challenging problems which may cause not only cosmetic concerns, but also severe functional restriction. In this report, we describe a case presenting scars with flexion contracture: a 23-year-old Korean female with surgical scars on both axillae, which were treated by laser-cision (incision using carbon dioxide laser) with second intention wound healing followed by a non-ablative fractional photothermolysis system.
Cho
Sung Bin
SB
Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Lee
Sang Ju
SJ
Kang
Jin Moon
JM
Kim
Young Koo
YK
Kim
Dong Hyun
DH
D001365:Axilla / Q000503:physiopathology; D017439:Cicatrix, Hypertrophic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003286:Contracture / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D054020:Lasers, Gas / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D010789:Phototherapy / Q000379:methods*; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular / Q000502:physiology; D020127:Recovery of Function; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000503:physiopathology; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D055815:Young Adult