[Micro-plasma radio frequency treatment for facial post-burn hyperpigmentation].

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

To observe the clinical effect of micro-plasma radio frequency treatment of facial post-burn hyperpigmentation.

METHODS:

From June 2012 to August 2013, a total of 25 cases with facial post-burn hyperpigmentation were treated with micro-plasma treatment for 3-5 times. The roller tip was used with setting of 60-90 watts and 3-4 passes were performed in different directions. Treatments were repeated at an interval of 8 weeks.

RESULTS:

All patients tolerated the pain. After treatment, the facial hyperpigmentation improved. Complete recovery was achieved in 4 cases; significant improvement in 11 cases; moderate in 7 cases and no effect in 3 cases. No hyperpigmentation, depigmentation and scar formation was observed.

CONCLUSION:

Micro-plasma radio frequency treatment is an ideal treatment for post-burn hyperpigmentation with lower side effect.

• Authors: Jinping Ding, Bo Chen, Jingling Wu, Lianzhao Wang
• Journal: Zhonghua zheng xing wai ke za zhi = Zhonghua zhengxing waike zazhi = Chinese journal of plastic surgery (Zhonghua Zheng Xing Wai Ke Za Zhi) Vol. 30 Issue 2 Pg. 99-101 (Mar 2014) ISSN: 1009-4598 [Print] China
• PMID: 24941759 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Topics

• Aged
• Burns (complications)
• Cicatrix
• Facial Dermatoses (etiology, therapy)
• Facial Injuries (complications)
• Humans
• Hyperpigmentation (etiology, therapy)
• Pulsed Radiofrequency Treatment (instrumentation, methods)