Dermabrasion and Microdermabrasion

Alkhawam, Lora; Alam, Murad

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“…3 Treatment of acne scars is challenging for the physician, hence number of therapeutic approaches like topical retinoids, chemical peeling, subcision, dermabrasion, fillers, and lasers have been performed to improve acne scarring. [4][5][6][7][8] Every treatment modality has its advantages and disadvantages. Lasers like carbon dioxide fractional laser and ER: YAG laser have been used with great success but are not affordable for all patients.…”

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Combination of platelet rich plasma and microneedling in the management of atrophic acne scars

Yaseen¹,

Shah²,

Bashir³

2017

Int J Res Dermatol

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Background: Acne scars have a lot of psychosocial implications, they are difficult to treat and can cause depression in the affected patient. The objective of the study was to assess the efficacy of combination of platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections and microneedling in the management of acne scars.Methods: Thirty-five patients with atrophic acne scars were enrolled and graded using Goodman and Baron qualitative grading. Platelet rich plasma injection and microneedling were done at 2-week interval alternatively for a total of 6 sessions of each. Acne scars were graded before and 6 months after starting the treatment. Patients own evaluation of improvement was also recorded.Results: A total of 12 patients had grade 4 acne scars, 8 (66.6%) improved to grade 2 and 4 (33.3%) improved to grade 3 scars. Out of 15 grade 3 scars, 8(53.3%) improved to grade 1, 7 (46.6%) improved to grade 2. 8 (100%) grade 2 patients improved to grade 1. All patients were highly satisfied with the results.Conclusions: This combination has shown good results in all grades of acne scars.

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Combination of platelet rich plasma and microneedling in the management of atrophic acne scars

Yaseen¹,

Shah²,

Bashir³

2017

Int J Res Dermatol

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“…Adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) are considered a powerful source of skin regeneration because of their capability to provide cellular elements and cytokines. It seems that autologous ADSCs have great promise for applications in wound healing and scar remodeling [6] . Stem cell therapy can improve the quality of the skin, reduce the formation of scars and re-establish the normal function of the skin and its appendages [31] .…”

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“…Different treatment modalities have been used to ameliorate atrophic scars with varying doi: 10.18282/jsd.v1.i1. 6 degrees of success. These include chemical peels [3] , subcision [4] , surgical excision [5] , punch grafting [5] , dermabrasion [6] , ablative and non-ablative laser resurfacing [7] , as well as tissue augmentation with a variety of fillers [8] .…”

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Fractional ablative CO2 laser treatment versus scar subcision and autologous fat transfer in the treatment of atrophic acne scars: New technique

Mohammad

Elgarhy

Saad³

et al. 2016

J Surg Dermatol

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There are different modalities for management of atrophic acne scars which include lasers. Ablative fractional CO 2 laser was developed to address the shortcomings of traditional ablative lasers, with superior results to non-ablative fractional lasers. Autologous fat transfer has been utilized for nearly a decade in tissue augmentation and reconstruction. Present studies were designed to compare ablative fractional CO 2 laser treatment with scar subcision and autologous fat transfer in the treatment of atrophic acne scars. 20 patients with atrophic acne scars were recruited: 10 patients were treated by three sessions of ablative fractional CO 2 laser therapy, and 10 patients treated by subcision and autologous fat transfer. All patients were followed up for three months, and were assessed by digital photograph before and after treatment through the application of Goodman and Baron quantitative and qualitative grading systems, in addition to reports by three physicians committees and reports of patients' satisfaction. Analysis of both groups showed significant improvements in all types of atrophic acne scars. The mean percentage of total quantitative improvement was more significant in the case of autologous fat transfer with regard to ice-pick and total number of scars. Therefore, scar subcision with autologous fat transfer proved to be as effective as, or even more effective than, ablative fractional CO 2 laser in the treatment of atrophic acne scars with regard to the total number of scars as well as ice-pick type.Keywords: Acne scars; laser; fat transfer Citation: Mohammad LM, Elgarhy LH, Saad DG, Mostafa WA. Fractional ablative CO 2 laser treatment versus scar subcision and autologous fat transfer in the treatment of atrophic acne scars: New technique.

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“…They are particularly effective in the treatment of scars and can perform clinical significant improvement in skin appearance [46]. Microdermabrasion removes the outer layer of the epidermis, accelerating the natural process of exfoliation [47,48].…”

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“…Microdermabrasion removes the outer layer of the epidermis, accelerating the natural process of exfoliation [47,48]. Dermabrasion, with respect to microdermabrasion, completely removes the epidermis and exposes the papillary or reticular dermis, inducing remodeling of the skin's structural proteins [46]. Microdermabrasion is usually painless, it does not require anesthesia and multiple sessions are frequently required.…”

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The Management of Atrophic Acne Scars: Overview and New Tools

Fabbrocini¹

2013

J Clin Exp Dermatol Res

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Dermabrasion and Microdermabrasion

Cited by 40 publications

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Combination of platelet rich plasma and microneedling in the management of atrophic acne scars

Combination of platelet rich plasma and microneedling in the management of atrophic acne scars

Fractional ablative CO2 laser treatment versus scar subcision and autologous fat transfer in the treatment of atrophic acne scars: New technique

The Management of Atrophic Acne Scars: Overview and New Tools

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