Addressing Burn Hypertrophic Scar Symptoms Earlier: Laser Scar Revision May Begin as Early as 3-6 Months After Injury.

Victoria Slavinsky Jasmine H Wong Bonnie C CarneyDavon T LeeRebekah AllelyJeffrey W ShuppShawn TejiramTaryn E Travis

Published in: Lasers in surgery and medicine (2024)

Laser treatment led to scar improvement in at least one scale at each stage of initiation. Both intervention timelines resulted in equivalent outcomes, and early intervention should be considered when initiating FLSR treatment in burn scars to alleviate symptoms earlier.

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