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Korean Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (대한의학레이저학회)
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Treatment of an Atrophic Scar with Fractional Carbon Dioxide Laser-assisted Poly-L-lactic Acid Delivery

  • Kim, Wan Jin (Department of Dermatology, Hanyang University Medical Center, Myongji Hospital) ;
  • Jung, Ha Rin (Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Rutgers University) ;
  • Lee, Sang Ju (Yonsei Star Skin & Laser Clinic) ;
  • Cho, Han Kyoung (Department of Dermatology, Hanyang University Medical Center, Myongji Hospital)
  • Received : 2021.07.12
  • Accepted : 2021.08.16
  • Published : 2021.09.30
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Abstract

Scars can cause great psychological stress among patients. Currently, there are numerous topical agents, laser and surgical treatments available for skin rejuvenation and scar minimization. Laser-assisted drug delivery (LADD) is a treatment method that increases drug delivery by stimulating the skin physically and chemically to enhance the penetration of topical agents. This is one of the areas of great interest in the treatment of various skin diseases in addition to its use for cosmetic purposes. In particular, LADD is relatively non-invasive and has advantages in terms of accessibility and stability. Poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) is a collagen stimulator known to gradually restore skin volume by inducing inflammation and fibroplasia. Herein, we report a case of treatment of an atrophic scar with fractional carbon dioxide laser-assisted PLLA delivery.

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