Trial reportArchives of dermatological research2025
Long-term efficacy and safety of fractional 1064-nm picosecond laser for minimization of post-mammoplasty scar in Asians: a prospective randomized controlled study.
Trial report in Archives of dermatological research, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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- Efficacy and Safety of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy and 1064 nm Nd:YAG Laser in Managing Nodules and Edema Following Cosmetic Injections: A Case Series and Systematic Literature Review.Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2026Pooled it
- The efficacy of a fractionated 1064-nm picosecond Nd: YAG laser compared with a pulsed dye laser for postoperative scar prevention: a prospective split-scar study.Lasers in medical science · 2026Article
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Abstract
Various types of lasers and energy-based devices have been used to prevent scar formation following primary surgical wound closure. While picosecond lasers have demonstrated potential in treating hypertrophic scars, limited data exists regarding their role in minimizing surgical scar formation. This study aimed to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a fractional 1064-nm picosecond laser in reducing scar formation after mammoplasty in Asian patients. Eighteen patients with bilateral mammoplasty scars were enrolled, and treatment commenced within one month after surgery. For each patient, one side was randomly selected to receive four laser treatment sessions at four-week intervals, while the contralateral side served as an untreated control. Scar width and thickness were measured using a calibrated caliper, and additional evaluations were performed using the Antera
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