title: Laser treatment of scars.
abstract: Recent advances in optical technologies have produced laser systems capable of optimizing the appearance of scars from various etiologies. Laser treatment can commence as early as the time of the initial injury and as late as several years after the injury. Optimal results can now be attained with minimal down time. Herein, we review several available optical technologies for treatment of surgical, traumatic, and inflammatory scars, based upon our clinical experience.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California Irvine, Orange, California 92868, USA.
authors.forename: Sepehr
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Oliaei
authors.forename: John Stuart
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Nelson
authors.forename: Richard
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Fitzpatrick
authors.forename: Brian J F
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Wong
mesh_terms: D002921:Cicatrix / Q000145:classification / Q000628:therapy*; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D007834:Lasers / Q000145:classification; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000528:radiation effects*