Treatment of Acne Scars With Erbium:Yttrium Aluminum Garnet (Er:YAG) Laser Examined Under OCT

Treatment of Atrophic Facial Acne Scars With Er:YAG Laser Examined Under Optical Coherence Tomography

This study is examining the effects of the 2940 nm Er:YAG on atrophic facial acne scars under optical coherence tomography in terms of blood flow, vessel shape, skin roughness, collagen content, and epidermal thickness.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Patients should be 18-90 years of age
2. Patients should have Fitzpatrick skin types of I-III
3. Patients should have at least mild acne

Exclusion Criteria:

1. The patient should not be receiving any additional systemic, topical, or intralesional treatment of the scars during the study
2. Pregnant or lactating females
3. Fitzpatrick skin type of IV-VI
4. A history of keloids or hypertrophic scars
5. Scleroderma
6. Photosensitivity
7. Botulinum toxin injection, facial laser resurfacing, chemical peels, fillers, or usage of oral retinoid within the last 6 months
8. Subjects with a known history of herpes simplex