Interventional Study to Evaluate the Appearance of Surgical Scars After Laser Therapy
Cicatrix, Carbon Dioxide Laser
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Cicatrix focused on measuring Scar, Carbon Dioxide Laser, Laser Ablation
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Surgical scar present in the head or neck region for at least 8 weeks.
- Capable of providing informed consent
- Available for study appointments
- Follows directions of post-treatment instructions
Exclusion Criteria:
- Individuals under the age of 18
- Prior laser treatment to the head or neck
- History of keloid formation
- Isotretinoin use in the last 6 months prior to study enrollment
- Allergy to topical lidocaine
- Pregnant women
Sites / Locations
- Saint Louis University Department of Dermatology-Des Peres Med Arts Pavilion II
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Placebo Comparator
High Energy Treatment Group
Low Energy Placebo Group
Subjects in this group will receive at least two Syneron-Candela CO2RE laser treatments set at either the Mid mode or the Deep mode of the laser at visits three months apart. Thereafter, individuals in this group will be offered a third optional treatment at one of these settings.
Subjects in this group will receive at least two Syneron-Candela CO2RE laser treatments set at the Light mode of the laser at visits three months apart. The Light mode is a low energy setting that superficially cleanses the skin, and would not affect the scar, which is deeper in the skin. Individuals in this group will be offered two optional high energy treatments subsequent to receiving the two light energy treatments.