Laser revision and rehabilitation of Mohs micrographic surgical scars Journal Article
| Authors: | Cameron, M. C.; Swift, R.; Wysong, A.; Rossi, A. M. |
| Article Title: | Laser revision and rehabilitation of Mohs micrographic surgical scars |
| Abstract: | The use of Mohs micrographic surgery has become standard of care to treat a multitude of skin cancers to ensure tissue preservation. However, with any skin surgery, a cutaneous scar is the byproduct, and thus, laser scar revision has become mainstay of treatment. By utilizing varying laser wavelengths, different components that make up a particular scar can be targeted. Lasers are being used to improve scar texture, vascularity, pigmentation, and thickness, and it is important to understand the different uses and applications. Herein, we will review current practices for utilizing lasers or combination treatments to improve post Mohs surgery scars. © 2016, Springer Science+Business Media New York. |
| Keywords: | patient satisfaction; review; fluorouracil; skin cancer; hemoglobin; steroid; vascularization; pigmentation; erythema; hyperpigmentation; scar formation; laser surgery; chemosurgery; skin surgery; tissue preservation; carbon dioxide; randomized controlled trial (topic); potassium titanyl phosphate laser; hypertrophic scar; thickness; hypertrophic scars; human; priority journal; mohs micrographic surgery scars; laser scar revision; laser resurfacing; keloid scars; neodymium yag laser; surgical scar |
| Journal Title: | Current Dermatology Reports |
| Volume: | 5 |
| Issue: | 3 |
| ISSN: | 2162-4933 |
| Publisher: | Springer |
| Date Published: | 2016-09-01 |
| Start Page: | 200 |
| End Page: | 207 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s13671-016-0144-7 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
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| Notes: | Review -- Export Date: 2 August 2019 -- Source: Scopus |
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