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01-12-2019 | Original Article

Clinical Evaluation of Microneedling Therapy in the Management of Facial Scar: A Prospective Randomized Study

Authors: Manjunatha Reddy Bandral, Pritish H. Padgavankar, Sharanbasappa R. Japatti, Priyadarshani J. Gir, Chidambar Y. Siddegowda, Rushikesh J. Gir

Published in: Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery | Issue 4/2019

Abstract

Purpose

To evaluate the therapeutic efficacy and complications of microneedling (dermaroller) therapy as a treatment modality in the treatment of facial scars resulting from acne, trauma and surgery.

Materials and Methods

Fifty patients with facial acne scar, traumatic scar, hypertrophic scars and scars with skin discoloration reporting to our institute were included in the study. Microneedling procedure was performed with the help of dermaroller. Postoperative wound was evaluated by three evaluators by comparing preoperative and postoperative clinical photographs.

Results

Seven out of the total 50 patients (14%) showed an excellent response to dermaroller treatment, while 26 patients (52%) had a good response. Fourteen patients (28%) had fair response, and 3 patients (6%) had poor response.

Conclusion

Microneedling therapy with dermaroller is one of the simplest, yet most effective skin treatments for scars, stretch marks, deep wrinkles, etc. The dermaroller is a definitive credit crunch skin rescue option. It is simple yet effective and suitable for all skin types and skin tones.

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Title: Clinical Evaluation of Microneedling Therapy in the Management of Facial Scar: A Prospective Randomized Study
Authors: Manjunatha Reddy Bandral
Pritish H. Padgavankar
Sharanbasappa R. Japatti
Priyadarshani J. Gir
Chidambar Y. Siddegowda
Rushikesh J. Gir
Publication date: 01-12-2019
Publisher: Springer India
Published in: Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery / Issue 4/2019
Print ISSN: 0972-8279
Electronic ISSN: 0974-942X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12663-018-1155-7

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Clinical Evaluation of Microneedling Therapy in the Management of Facial Scar: A Prospective Randomized Study

Abstract

Purpose

Materials and Methods

Results

Conclusion

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Purpose

Materials and Methods

Results

Conclusion

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