Efficacy of a 1064-nm Picosecond Laser for Treating Early-Stage Traumatic and Surgical Scars

The role of fractional picosecond-domain lasers in scar remodeling is being increasingly recognized. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a fractional 1064-nm neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (Nd:YAG) picosecond laser for treating early-stage traumatic and surgical scars in an Asian population. Thirty-seven patients with 49 early-stage traumatic and surgical scar lesions were enrolled. Participants underwent three treatment sessions with a fractional 1064-nm Nd:YAG picosecond laser at 4-8-week intervals. Two non-involved dermatologists evaluated the treatment response using the Vancouver Scar Scale (VSS) and Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale (GAIS). After treatment, the early-stage traumatic and surgical scars significantly improved. The treatment effects differed markedly according to the number of treatment sessions (F=219.71, P