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After medical optimization, he underwent 3 monthly sessions of 1540\u2009nm NAFL (Palomar Starlux) followed by conservative surgical debulking of residual hypertrophic tissue.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>At 1\u2010month follow\u2010up, the patient demonstrated marked clinical improvement in scar texture, pigmentation, and contour with no adverse effects. Compared to baseline, there was a notable reduction in hypertrophy, flattening of papillomatous lesions, and improved cosmesis overall. 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