Comparative Outcomes of Laser Therapy vs. Surgical Excision for Facial Skin Lesions

Background: To compare the clinical outcomes of laser therapy and surgical excision in the treatment of facial skin lesions with a focus on healing time, postoperative discomfort, scar formation, and patient satisfaction. Methods: A prospective comparative study was conducted from April 2022 to June 2023 involving 69 patients with facial skin lesions. Participants were treated with either laser therapy (n=35) or surgical excision (n=34). Demographic and clinical data were recorded. Outcomes such as pain scores, healing duration, scar formation, and patient satisfaction were assessed and compared using appropriate statistical tests. Results: Patients in the laser group reported significantly lower postoperative pain (p < 0.001), faster healing time (p < 0.001), and reduced scar formation (p < 0.001) compared to the surgical group. Satisfaction scores were also higher among those who underwent laser treatment (p < 0.001). Although recurrence rates were slightly higher in the laser group, the difference was not statistically significant (p = 0.654). Conclusion: Laser therapy appears to be a more favorable option for managing benign facial skin lesions, offering advantages in terms of patient comfort, recovery, and cosmetic outcome. Surgical excision remains important for cases requiring complete lesion removal or histopathological evaluation