Fractional Photothermolysis for the Treatment of Burn Scars
Scar
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Scar focused on measuring Scars secondary to injuries to tissues caused by contact with physical (heat, electricity) o chemical agent.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Burn scars should be located on the anterior thorax or abdomen with at least 4 months of evolution.
- The scar should be slightly elevated, with erythema and with no signs of keloid formation.
- Maximum scar dimension: 0.2 - 1% body surface area.
- Acceptance of informed consent for laser treatment.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Previous non-surgical treatment (i.e. dermabrasion, laser, peelings, bleaching agent. etc).
- Previous surgical treatment (i.e. graft)
Sites / Locations
- Clinica Las Condes
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
Laser treated scar
Standard scar management
The standard treated scar arm consists of a similar lesion in an equivalent location in the same patient or the half of a lesion that is suitable to be divided (size at least 4% body surface area). This arm will be managed only with standard burn treatment modalities.
The standard scar management arm consists of a similar lesion in an equivalent location in the same patient or the half of a lesion that is suitable to be divided (size at least 4% body surface area). This arm will be managed only with standard burn treatment modalities.