A case of hypertrophic scars after therapy with CO₂ laser for treatment of multiple cutaneous neurofibromas

Multiple cutaneous neurofibromas are the most common skin manifestation of Von Recklinghausen neurofibromatosis(NF-1). CO₂ laser surgery is a treatment modality for multiple cutaneous neurofibromas and a simple procedure that quickly removes the tumor with minimal postoperative discomfort and acceptable cosmetic results. But, hypertrophic and atrophic scars can result from treatment with CO₂ laser surgery. We herein report a case of multiple cutaneous neurofibromas that developed hypertrophic scars postoperatively.