Effects of Pulsed-Dyed Laser on Scar Formation
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Cosmetic |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Dermatology / Plastic Surgery |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 9 - Any |
| Updated: | 10/14/2017 |
| Start Date: | December 2008 |
| End Date: | June 2011 |
The purpose of this study is to identify changes in color, thickness, and stiffness, of scars
from skin grafting after burns when treated with a pulsed-dyed laser.
from skin grafting after burns when treated with a pulsed-dyed laser.
Pulsed-dyed lasers have been used in the past to treat scars from minor surgery as well as
burns. The laser has been used at different times, close to injury or late after injury.
Success or failure of the laser has been judged by subjective observer scales.
In this study we will treat the seams of 1/2 of a skin graft with a pulsed-dyed laser,
beginning about one month after surgery. We will use objective measures of color (redness on
digital pictures), scar volume(via laser scanning), and elasticity(measured by BTC-2000) as
well as subjective assessment by an independent observer and the patient.
burns. The laser has been used at different times, close to injury or late after injury.
Success or failure of the laser has been judged by subjective observer scales.
In this study we will treat the seams of 1/2 of a skin graft with a pulsed-dyed laser,
beginning about one month after surgery. We will use objective measures of color (redness on
digital pictures), scar volume(via laser scanning), and elasticity(measured by BTC-2000) as
well as subjective assessment by an independent observer and the patient.
Inclusion Criteria:
- > 9 years old
- not pregnant
- new skin graft to extremity
- able to follow simple instructions
Exclusion Criteria:
- age less than 9 years
- pregnancy
- any behavior pattern that would lead to conclusion that patient may not reliably
follow simple instructions
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