Dr Sonakshi Khorana and Dr Samantha Hills address a nasal scar using CO2 laser therapy.
A scar is a fibrous tissue that forms as part of the body’s natural healing process, replacing normal tissue that has been damaged due to trauma, surgery, infection or disease. Scars are composed primarily of collagen, and their appearance can vary based on factors such as the wound’s depth, size, location and individual healing characteristics.1
Scarring can negatively influence individuals’ self-esteem and self-confidence, potentially leading to anxiety, depression and perceived decreased employability.2 This can in turn affect their emotional wellbeing and social life.2 In this article, a case study is presented exploring the treatment of an atrophic scar on the nasal ridge of a 31-year-old male patient.
This report evaluates the efficacy of the treatment protocol, the healing process and the patient’s outcome following laser intervention.
Variation in scar types
Whilst in normal tissue, the elongated collagen fibres are arranged uniformly, in scar tissue they become more tightly packed and disorganised. The most common type of scars are atrophic…
