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. 2009 Jan;2(1):26-30.
doi: 10.4103/0974-2077.53096.

Microneedling therapy in atrophic facial scars: an objective assessment

Imran Majid  1
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Microneedling therapy in atrophic facial scars: an objective assessment

Imran Majid. J Cutan Aesthet Surg. 2009 Jan.

Abstract

Background: Atrophic facial scars are always a challenge to treat, especially the ones that are deep-seated and/or involve much of the face. Microneedling or dermaroller therapy is a new addition to the treatment armamentarium for such scars that offers a simple and reportedly effective management of these scars.

Aims: The aim of the present study was to perform an objective evaluation of the efficacy of dermaroller treatment in atrophic facial scars of varying etiology.

Materials and methods: Thirty-seven patients of atrophic facial scarring were offered multiple sittings of microneedling (dermaroller) treatment and their scars were evaluated and graded clinically and by serial photography at the start as well as at two months after the conclusion of the treatment protocol. Any change in the grading of scars after the end of treatment and follow-up period was noted down. The patients were also asked to evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment received on a 1-10 point scale. The efficacy of dermaroller treatment was thus assessed both subjectively by the patients as well as objectively by a single observer.

Results: Overall 36 out of the total of 37 patients completed the treatment schedule and were evaluated for its efficacy. Out of these 36 patients, 34 achieved a reduction in the severity of their scarring by one or two grades. More than 80% of patients assessed their treatment as 'excellent' on a 10-point scale. No significant adverse effects were noted in any patient.

Conclusions: Microneedling therapy seems to be a simple and effective treatment option for the management of atrophic facial scars.

Keywords: Atrophic scars; microneedling; therapeutic results.

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Conflict of Interest: None declared.

Figures

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Post-herpetic scarring before treatment
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Figure 2
Post-herpetic scarring post-treatment
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Figure 3
Post-acne scarring before treatment
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Post-acne scars after dermaroller treatment
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