Surg Cosmet Dermatol. 2019;11(1):72-75
Type 1 neurofibromatosis has multiple cutaneous lesions and limited treatment options. CO2 laser is a useful tool for the removal of neurofibromas, the main source of cosmetic disfiguration for these patients. We present the treatment of neurofibromas with CO2 laser in a patient over 4.5 years. The patient had lesions with variable diameter, diffusely distributed. After 16 sessions of CO2 laser, we observed clinical improvement. Although it is a palliative treatment, the cosmetic improvement achieved substantiates the demanded effort and time in view of the psychological gains for the patient.
Keywords: Lasers, Gas; Laser Therapy; Neurofibromatosis 1
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