Treatment of atrophic scars with fractional photothermolysis: short-term follow-up.

Background: Various modalities have been used to treat scars, but limited efficacy and problematic side effects have restricted their application.

Objective: To determine the effectiveness and safety of fractional photothermolysis treatment of various atrophic scars in Korean patients.

Methods: Fifty-nine patients with atrophic scars (caused by acne, trauma, herpes zoster, and burns) were treated with fractional photothermolysis using either Fraxel™ SR 750 or Fraxel™ SR 1500 instruments.

Treatment of striae distensae with fractional photothermolysis.

Background: Striae distensae are dermal scars characterized by flattening and atrophy of the epidermis. Although many treatment modalities have been tried with variable results, most have been disappointing.

Objective: To determine whether striae distensae might respond to fractional photothermolysis.