Treatment of Striae Distensae with Nonablative Fractional Laser versus Ablative CO(2) Fractional Laser: A Randomized Controlled Trial

• Published in: Annals of dermatology Vol. 23; no. 4; pp. 481 - 489
• Main Authors: Yang, You Jin, Lee, Ga-Young
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Korea (South) 01.11.2011
• Subjects: Ablative CO2 fractional laser; Nonablative 1,550 nm fractional Er:Glass laser; Striae distensae

Striae distensae are atrophic dermal scars with overlying epidermal atrophy causing significant cosmetic concern. Although a variety of laser and light sources have been used for the treatment of striae distensae, to date no definite 'gold standard' treatment modality has been determined....