Punch excision combined with erbium:YAG fractional laser: Its application on different types of scars in Asian patients (a pilot study)

Abstract

Scars cause significant impact on the quality of life of the affected patients and compel the search for more effective treatments. Ablative laser skin resurfacing, either alone or in combination with other modalities, is the gold standard for treating various scars but is associated with prolonged recovery and many side effects. To address these limitations, newer modalities employing the principle of fractional photothermolysis have emerged. Herein, we investigated the combined effect of punch excision and the erbium:YAG (Er:YAG) fractional laser on different types of scars in Asian individuals.

Key Words::

• Asians
• Er:YAG fractional laser
• punch excision
• scars

Declaration of interest: The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the paper.