Scars is one of most important sequelae and also one of the most important reason for which patients consult a plastic surgeon or dermatologist in the post trauma or post-surgery period. Many treatments are available for the management of scar. Raised scars usually unsightly. Apart from the conventional treatment modalities Laser therapy is gaining popularity as a method to treat scars. Ablative fractional resurfacing (AFR) scars using a 2,940-nm erbium: yttrium aluminum garnet (Er:YAG) laser is relatively newer treatment modality in India. A study was conducted at a Tertiary care centre in southern part of India. A sample of 73 scars were enrolled, mainly in adults of age between 18 to 60 years. Er YAG Laser therapy was given for these scars in multiple sittings. The height of the scars was measured at the beginning and at the end of the treatment sessions. Vancouver scar scale scoring system was used to score the scars. Statistically significant improvement in the height of the scar was noticed after ablative fractional resurfacing of the scar using Er:YAG laser treatment without any significant side effects.

Keywords: Er YAG Laser; Raised Scar; Height of the Scar.