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E Möller1, R Martinez2, H Rode2
1Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital, University of Cape Town, South Africa.
Ablative fractional laser (AFL) therapy combined with z-plasties and steroids significantly improved paediatric facial burn scars. This treatment enhanced scar pliability and reduced symptoms, offering a valuable option for scar management.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Plastic Surgery
- Regenerative Medicine
Background:
- Facial burn scars significantly impact paediatric quality of life.
- Ablative fractional laser (AFL) therapy offers deep thermal injury for neocollagenesis and collagen remodeling.
- Combined treatments like z-plasties and topical steroids have shown efficacy in scar improvement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the clinical significance of a single AFL session combined with z-plasties and topical steroids for paediatric facial burn scars.
Main Methods:
- Four paediatric cases with facial burn scars underwent a single session of AFL therapy, z-plasties, and topical steroids.
- Modified Vancouver Scar Scores (MVSS) were assessed preoperatively and at 3 and 6 months postoperatively.
Main Results:
- Significant improvement in all MVSS components was observed at 6 months.
- Major gains in scar pliability and symptom reduction were noted.
- The mean MVSS decreased from 14 preoperatively to 5 and 5.5 at 3 and 6 months, respectively (p = 0.024).
Conclusions:
- Ablative fractional laser therapy is a valuable addition to the treatment options for burn scars.
- The combined approach demonstrates efficacy in improving paediatric facial burn scar characteristics.
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