Striae Distensae: Clinical Results and Evidence-Based Evaluation of a Novel 675 nm Laser Wavelength
<i>Background</i>: A current popular aesthetic problem, especially among younger women, is striae distensae (SD), also referred to as “stretch marks.”. <i>Aim</i>: The potential use of the 675 nm laser has been investigated in the treatment of SD. <i>Methods</i>:...
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| description | <i>Background</i>: A current popular aesthetic problem, especially among younger women, is striae distensae (SD), also referred to as “stretch marks.”. <i>Aim</i>: The potential use of the 675 nm laser has been investigated in the treatment of SD. <i>Methods</i>: Patients underwent three sessions of the 675 nm laser with a 1-month interval between sessions. A total of three sessions were performed. The Manchester Scar Scale was used to assess stretch mark changes, and the mean scores related to each parameter at baseline and 6M FU after the last treatment session were measured. A clinical photographic evaluation was performed to show the aesthetic improvement of SD. <i>Results</i>: The patients’ treated areas were the abdomen, thighs, buttocks, and breasts. Mean scores related to each Manchester Scar Scale parameter, with their relative percentage change, at baseline and 6M FU after the last treatment session were significantly improved. The total mean Manchester Scar Scale score significantly diminished from 14.16 (±1.30) to 10.06 (±1.32) at 6M FU (<i>p</i> < 0.01). The clinical photographs showed promising aesthetic SD improvement. <i>Conclusions</i>: 675 nm laser therapy demonstrated a good tolerance for the treatment of stretch marks applied to various body areas preventing any discomfort for the patient and with a significant improvement in skin texture. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-24a9166e2d304f3f9a5151981391ca402023-11-18T02:21:00ZengMDPI AGMedicina1010-660X1648-91442023-04-0159584110.3390/medicina59050841Striae Distensae: Clinical Results and Evidence-Based Evaluation of a Novel 675 nm Laser WavelengthAlice Verdelli0Paolo Bonan1Irene Fusco2Francesca Madeddu3Domenico Piccolo4Laser Cutaneous Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery Unit, Villa Donatello Clinic, 50121 Florence, ItalyLaser Cutaneous Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery Unit, Villa Donatello Clinic, 50121 Florence, ItalyEl.En. Group, 50041 Calenzano, ItalyEl.En. Group, 50041 Calenzano, ItalySkin Centers, 67051 Avezzano, Italy<i>Background</i>: A current popular aesthetic problem, especially among younger women, is striae distensae (SD), also referred to as “stretch marks.”. <i>Aim</i>: The potential use of the 675 nm laser has been investigated in the treatment of SD. <i>Methods</i>: Patients underwent three sessions of the 675 nm laser with a 1-month interval between sessions. A total of three sessions were performed. The Manchester Scar Scale was used to assess stretch mark changes, and the mean scores related to each parameter at baseline and 6M FU after the last treatment session were measured. A clinical photographic evaluation was performed to show the aesthetic improvement of SD. <i>Results</i>: The patients’ treated areas were the abdomen, thighs, buttocks, and breasts. Mean scores related to each Manchester Scar Scale parameter, with their relative percentage change, at baseline and 6M FU after the last treatment session were significantly improved. The total mean Manchester Scar Scale score significantly diminished from 14.16 (±1.30) to 10.06 (±1.32) at 6M FU (<i>p</i> < 0.01). The clinical photographs showed promising aesthetic SD improvement. <i>Conclusions</i>: 675 nm laser therapy demonstrated a good tolerance for the treatment of stretch marks applied to various body areas preventing any discomfort for the patient and with a significant improvement in skin texture.https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/59/5/841Manchester Scar Scale675 nm laserstriae distensae |
| spellingShingle | Alice Verdelli Paolo Bonan Irene Fusco Francesca Madeddu Domenico Piccolo Striae Distensae: Clinical Results and Evidence-Based Evaluation of a Novel 675 nm Laser Wavelength Medicina Manchester Scar Scale 675 nm laser striae distensae |
| title | Striae Distensae: Clinical Results and Evidence-Based Evaluation of a Novel 675 nm Laser Wavelength |
| title_full | Striae Distensae: Clinical Results and Evidence-Based Evaluation of a Novel 675 nm Laser Wavelength |
| title_fullStr | Striae Distensae: Clinical Results and Evidence-Based Evaluation of a Novel 675 nm Laser Wavelength |
| title_full_unstemmed | Striae Distensae: Clinical Results and Evidence-Based Evaluation of a Novel 675 nm Laser Wavelength |
| title_short | Striae Distensae: Clinical Results and Evidence-Based Evaluation of a Novel 675 nm Laser Wavelength |
| title_sort | striae distensae clinical results and evidence based evaluation of a novel 675 nm laser wavelength |
| topic | Manchester Scar Scale 675 nm laser striae distensae |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/59/5/841 |
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