A Case Report of Fourth-Degree Facial Burns Treated With Modified Traditional Chinese Medicine Combined With Laser Therapy

This case report demonstrates the successful management of a 42-year-old male with fourth-degree facial burns using an integrated approach combining modified TCM and laser therapy. Following 12 months of combined treatment and 18 months of follow-up, the patient exhibited no evidence of scar hyperplasia or subcutaneous adhesions. This therapeutic strategy synergizes the systemic regulatory effects of TCM with precision laser technology, offering a clinically reproducible approach with significant translational potential. Our findings underscore two critical principles: (1) scar prevention supersedes corrective treatment, and (2) optimal scar outcomes originate from meticulous initial wound management. The case substantiates that comprehensive resolution of wound necrosis (“decay”) yields superior long-term results compared to expedited wound closure alone.