Hiroshi Fukuoka1, Nobuko Fukuoka1, Yuki Daigo2, Erina Daigo3, Masatsugu Ishikawa4, Toshiro Kibe5. 1. Fukuoka Dental Office, Kagoshima, Japan. 2. Department of Geriatric Dentistry, Osaka Dental University, Osaka, Japan. 3. Department of Anesthesiology, Osaka Dental University, Osaka, Japan. 4. Bees Dental Office, Fukuoka, Japan. 5. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Field of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Developmental Therapeutics Course, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, Japan.
Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the healing of open upper lip vermillion wounds irradiated with CO2 laser immediately after injury. Background: There are reports of using CO2 laser therapy on healed wounds for scar tissue reduction. However, limited data exist regarding its use immediately after an injury. Thus, the role of CO2 laser in wound healing remains unclear. Methods: Two patients with open upper lip vermillion wounds were treated using CO2 laser irradiation to the area postsuturing. Results: Good functional and aesthetic results were obtained from the therapy, with no postoperative pain complaints or infection. Conclusions: CO2 laser irradiation, performed immediately after an injury, could be an effective treatment option for open vermillion wounds.
Objective: To evaluate the healing of open upper lip vermillion wounds irradiated with CO2 laser immediately after injury. Background: There are reports of using CO2 laser therapy on healed wounds for scar tissue reduction. However, limited data exist regarding its use immediately after an injury. Thus, the role of CO2 laser in wound healing remains unclear. Methods: Two patients with open upper lip vermillion wounds were treated using CO2 laser irradiation to the area postsuturing. Results: Good functional and aesthetic results were obtained from the therapy, with no postoperative pain complaints or infection. Conclusions: CO2 laser irradiation, performed immediately after an injury, could be an effective treatment option for open vermillion wounds.
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Keywords:
CO2 laser; lip vermillion; open wound; pain control; wound healing