Efficacy of a long-pulsed 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser in acute scar redness

Background The initial redness of the scar on a postoperative suture site is natural phenomenon that fades over time. However, with long period redness, patients complain about cosmetic discomfort, and possibility pigmentation changes induced. We investigated use long-pulsed 1064 nm Nd:YAG laser as noninvasive treatment for improving these scars.Methods A retrospective chart review was conducted 36 who underwent excision nevus face. Fourteen received another 22 used only management ointment. Patients were followed up 1 week after sutures removed. photographic images taken at time removal 2 months later reviewed. evaluation performed 7-point scale by adding Japan Scar Workshop (JSW) scale’s erythema scores.Results average JSW score group 4.6, nontreatment 4.2. When re-evaluation later, decreased to 2.2 3.1. difference in between according performance statistically significant (P=0.03).Conclusions method less invasive has quick effect can be good alternative this redness.