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. 2024 Aug 13;16(8):e66806. doi: 10.7759/cureus.66806

Table 2. Comparative studies on laser therapy for scar management.

Sources: [33-39]

Study Hospital Stay Postoperative Pain Scar Reduction Efficacy
Haedersdal et al. [33] Outpatient, no extended stay Moderate, median score 5/10 Significant texture improvement, reduced unevenness
Lin et al. [34] Outpatient, minimal stay Mild, manageable with OTC medication Significant improvement in appearance, high satisfaction
Taudorf et al. [35] Outpatient-based, no significant stay Mild to moderate, median score 4/10 Significant improvement in texture, high satisfaction
Weshahy et al. [36] Not explicitly mentioned Mild to moderate, 2-7/10 Significant improvement in mPOSAS scores, collagen remodeling
Xi et al. [37] Outpatient focus Minimal, due to intact epidermal barrier Significant texture and appearance improvement, high satisfaction
Yang et al. [38] Not directly addressed Minimal to moderate Significant VSS score improvement, 15-30% reduction
Ge et al. [39] No extended stay Significant improvement, manageable Significant improvement in texture, pliability, pigmentation, high satisfaction