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Journal of Skin
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September 18-20, 2017 SAN ANTONIO, TX, USA
World Dermatological Congress
Dermatology Congress 2017
Retrospective analysis of non-ablative scar treatment in dark skin types in Namibia using
the 1540 nm Palomar icon
Marisa Venter and Rudie van Vuuren
Khomas medical Center, Namibia
The use of lasers to treat atrophic and hypertrophic scarring conditions in darker skin types presents a significant
challenge to treating clinicians around the world. In Namibia an African country in the south-western corner
of the continent our current treatment modalities are deep dermal peels; ablative; non-ablative; and fractional
laser resurfacing and surgical techniques, but we are limited in skin types IV through VI due to increased risks of
hyper- and hypo-pigmentation. This is especially true when attempting to treat large areas of acne scarring. This
study investigates the treatment of atrophic and hypertrophic scarring with a non-ablative 1540 nm icon Palomar
laser in Namibian patients with traditional markings scarring and traumatic scarring.
Biography
Marisa Venter is an Aesthetic Medical Practitioner with 9 years’ experience in the field of Cosmetic Dermatology. She is the highest qualified Aesthetic Doctor
in Namibia with a Diploma in Aesthetic Medicine. She holds a MBcHB degree from the University of Stellenbosch.