Laser scar revision: A review

@article{Khatri2011LaserSR,
  title={Laser scar revision: A review},
  author={Khalil A. Khatri and Danielle Mahoney and Melissa McCartney},
  journal={Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy},
  year={2011},
  volume={13},
  pages={54 - 62}
}
Abstract Surgery, burns, wounds, and inflammatory processes can lead to the development of a variety of different scars. Scars are categorized as hypertrophic, keloid, atrophic and acne scars. Different treatments are utilized for each scar type. The evolution of scar treatment has led to the advancement of lasers for the improvement of all scar types. Non-ablative lasers such as the pulsed dye laser have been shown to be effective in the treatment of hypertrophic and erythematous scars… 
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