title: Treatment of scars with flexion contracture using carbon dioxide laser and fractional photothermolysis.
abstract: 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.
authors: Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
authors: Sung Bin
authors: SB
authors: Cho
authors: Sang Ju
authors: SJ
authors: Lee
authors: Jin Moon
authors: JM
authors: Kang
authors: Young Koo
authors: YK
authors: Kim
authors: Dong Hyun
authors: DH
authors: Kim
mesh_terms: 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