Objectives. Several modalities have been advocated to treat traumatic
scars, including surgical techniques and
laser resurfacing. Recently, a
plasma skin regeneration (PSR) system has been investigated. There are no reports on plasma treatment of mesh skin grafted
scars. The objective of our study is to evaluate the effectiveness and complications of plasma treatment of mesh skin grafted
scars in Asian patients. Materials and Methods. Four Asian patients with mesh skin grafted
scars were enrolled in the study. The plasma treatments were performed at monthly intervals with PSR, using energy settings of 3 to 4 J. Improvement was determined by patient questionnaires and physician evaluation of digital photographs taken prior to treatment and at 3 months post treatment. The patients were also evaluated for any side effects from the treatment. Results. All patients showed more than 50% improvement. The average
pain score on a 10-point scale was 6.9 +/- 1.2 SD and all patients tolerated the treatments. Temporary, localized
hypopigmentation was observed in two patients.
Hyperpigmentation and worsening of
scarring were not observed. Conclusions. Plasma treatment is clinically effective and is associated with minimal complications when used to treat mesh skin grafted
scars in Asian patients.