Comparison of clinical effects and patient satisfaction between ultra-pulsed CO₂ laser treatment and surgical excision in patients with facial basal cell carcinoma

In summary, both ultra-pulsed CO₂ laser treatment and surgical excision exhibit similar clinical efficacy in the management of facial basal cell carcinoma. Nonetheless, ultra-pulsed CO₂ laser treatment offers notable benefits regarding postoperative complication rates, pain scores, and patient satisfaction. Consequently, ultra-pulsed CO₂ laser treatment may be regarded as an effective and patient-friendly alternative for the treatment of facial basal cell carcinoma.