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Early multimodal treatment of post-traumatic facial scarring: A case report

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Post-traumatic facial scars cause significant emotional distress. Early multimodal approach combining topical and laser treatments may improve outcomes. A 26-year-old woman presented with multiple upper-facial lacerations after a car accident. Silicone gel was applied twice daily beginning 1-month post-injury, followed by 4 monthly sessions of combined Neodymium-doped Yttrium Aluminum Garnet (15 J/cm 2 , 9 mm, 0.6 ms) and fractional Erbium-doped Yttrium Aluminum Garnet (60 J/cm 2 , 1.2 Hz, 300 ms) laser therapy starting at 1.5 months. After 6 months, excellent cosmetic results were achieved. This case highlights the importance of early multimodal intervention with silicone gel and laser treatment as an effective method to improve esthetic and psychological outcomes in post-traumatic facial scarring.

Source: SAGE Open Medical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1177/2050313x261415606

Authors: Hamad El Hajj, Maya Habre

Institution: Saint George Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Dermatologic Treatments and Research

Subfield: Dermatology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,000