BACKGROUND: CO2 laser surgery is a treatment modality for cutaneous neurofibromas. OBJECTIVE: Hypertrophic and atrophic scars can result from treatment with CO2 laser surgery. We present a case of cutaneous neurofibromatosis that developed hypertrophic scars postoperatively. METHODS: Continuous wave CO2 laser surgery therapy was applied to the patient. RESULTS: Hypertrophic scars developed 2 months after therapy. CONCLUSION: With a preliminary test treatment the patient is able to see the expected result.
BACKGROUND:CO2 laser surgery is a treatment modality for cutaneous neurofibromas. OBJECTIVE:Hypertrophic and atrophic scars can result from treatment with CO2 laser surgery. We present a case of cutaneous neurofibromatosis that developed hypertrophic scars postoperatively. METHODS: Continuous wave CO2 laser surgery therapy was applied to the patient. RESULTS:Hypertrophic scars developed 2 months after therapy. CONCLUSION: With a preliminary test treatment the patient is able to see the expected result.
Authors: Lukas K Kriechbaumer; Martin Susani; Susanne G Kircher; Klaus Distelmaier; Wolfgang Happak Journal: Lasers Med Sci Date: 2013-11-05 Impact factor: 2.555