AI Article Synopsis

  • - Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) can cause complications like scarring and delayed healing, especially on the face, neck, and chest, prompting a study on laser treatments post-surgery for better recovery and scar reduction.
  • - A systematic review of 2,147 studies identified 17 relevant studies that showed lasers are effective for various applications related to wound healing and scar improvement with minimal adverse effects.
  • - Overall, laser treatment after MMS is considered safe, well-tolerated, and less invasive than surgery, resulting in high patient satisfaction rates.

Article Abstract

Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) can lead to complications such as scarring and delayed wound healing, particularly in sensitive areas such as the face, neck, and chest. This study aims to assess the evidence regarding the use of lasers post-MMS for wound healing and scar revision. A comprehensive systematic review of the literature was performed using databases including MEDLINE, PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and CINAHL from inception until July 25, 2022. A total of 2147 unique studies were identified, from which 17 were included in the analysis. A total of 17 studies reported applications of lasers with favourable efficacy including wound healing (n = 1), resurfacing of full-thickness skin grafts and split-thickness skin grafts (n = 4), periscar telangiectasias (n = 1), functional scar contractures (n = 2), and scar texture (n = 9). Minimal adverse effects were reported with the use of lasers post-MMS. Overall, the use of lasers post-MMS is a safe and well-tolerated option for scar revision with high patient satisfaction and is less invasive than surgical interventions.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11015716PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/12034754241227629DOI Listing

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