Use of combined fractional carbon dioxide laser and fractional microneedle radiofrequency for the treatment of acne scars: A retrospective analysis of 1-month treatment outcome on scar severity and patient satisfaction
| Autor: | Aslı Tatlıparmak, Erol Koç, Berna Aksoy, Ladan R Shishehgarkhaneh, Gonca Gökdemir |
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| Rok vydání: | 2018 |
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Male medicine.medical_specialty medicine.medical_treatment Treatment outcome Dermatology Pain Procedural 030207 dermatology & venereal diseases 03 medical and health sciences Cicatrix Young Adult 0302 clinical medicine Patient satisfaction Acne Vulgaris medicine Retrospective analysis Humans In patient Low-Level Light Therapy Acne scars Acne Pain Measurement Retrospective Studies Mild pain business.industry Carbon dioxide laser medicine.disease Radiofrequency Therapy Combined Modality Therapy Treatment Outcome Needles Patient Satisfaction 030220 oncology & carcinogenesis Lasers Gas Female business |
| Zdroj: | Journal of cosmetic dermatologyREFERENCES. 19(1) |
| ISSN: | 1473-2165 |
| Popis: | Background Acne scars lead to social and psychological problems for patients, and they should be treated effectively. Ablative and nonablative lasers have been used for the treatment of acne scars in recent years. Aims The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectivity of combined FCL and FmRF treatment for acne scars retrospectively. Methods A total of 72 patients with acne scars who received FCL + FmRF treatment between 2014 and 2016 were included in this study. Photographs of patients before treatment and 1 month following the last treatment session were scored by two blinded researchers, according to the ECCA acne scar scoring method. Patients were contacted via telephone after 1 month following the last treatment and asked to evaluate their satisfaction with the treatment outcome using a 5-point Likert-type scale. Results A significant decrease was noted in ECCA scores after the treatment along with temporary side effects. Change from pretreatment scores was significantly higher in patients very satisfied vs satisfied with treatment. The number of treatment sessions was positively correlated with treatment-related change in ECCA scores. Conclusions In conclusion, our findings revealed association of FCL + FmRF treatment with significantly improved ECCA scores, mild pain experience, and low rate of side effects in patients with acne scars, despite usage of high-energy FLC dose and five sessions of treatment on average. More remarkable improvement in ECCA scores during treatment seems to be associated with higher patient satisfaction and to be more likely in patients with darker skin types. |
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