Use of Lasers in Wound Healing: How to Best Utilize Laser Technology to Prevent Scar Formation

Purpose of Review The purpose of this review is to evaluate the efficacy of early intervention in wound healing on scarformation across multiple scartypes and progressions. The types of scarsconsist of hypertrophic, atrophic, keloid, and contracture scars. The sources of scarringinclude inflammatory diseases (e.g., acne), surgery, burn, and trauma.