ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Advances in laser and light sources are making it possible to greatly improve the treatment of atrophic and hypertrophic scars, according to Dr. Michael Gold of the Gold Skin Care Center in Nashville, Tenn. In a video interview at the annual meeting of the Noah Worcester Dermatological Society, Dr. Gold explained how laser technology is being used today to manage contracture and other elements of the most challenging scars, such as those sustained by military personnel.