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

Author: Jinping DING ; Bo CHEN ; Jingling WU ; Lianzhao WANG
Publication Type:Journal Article
MeSH: Aged; Burns; complications; Cicatrix; Facial Dermatoses; etiology; therapy; Facial Injuries; complications; Humans; Hyperpigmentation; etiology; therapy; Pulsed Radiofrequency Treatment; instrumentation; methods
From: Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2014;30(2):99-101
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo observe the clinical effect of micro-plasma radio frequency treatment of facial post-burn hyperpigmentation.
METHODSFrom 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.
RESULTSAll 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.
CONCLUSIONMicro-plasma radio frequency treatment is an ideal treatment for post-burn hyperpigmentation with lower side effect.