Evaluation of fractional CO2 laser efficacy in atrophic acne scars treatment

  • Le Thi Thu Hai 108 Military Central Hospital

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Keywords

Acne scar, fractional CO2 laser

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate of fractional CO2 laser efficacy in atrophic acne scars treatment. Subject and method: 22 patients with atrophic acne scar lesions were included in this study. Patients were randomized to be treated by fractional CO2 laser with 4 weeks interval at the 108 Military Central Hospital. The treatment results were assessed after three months. Result: All patients had definited reduction in acne scar amount with each session that was maintained during follow-up. Rolling scars responded better (34.2%) to laser treatment than boxcar (27.66%) and ice-pick scars (16.42%). Conclusion: Acne scar treatment by fractional CO2 laser is good results and safety.

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