Acne scars Atrophic scars Acne scars Atrophic scars Subcision Microfocused ultrasound
Conditions
Interventions
The involved area with acne scars was cleaned using 2% chlorhexidine in 70% alcohol solution and locally anesthesized using 2% lidocaine with adrenaline. Subcision was performed using a blunt cannula
Combined subcision and MFU-V,Subcision monotherapy
Sponsors
Dermatology Division, Internal Medicine Department, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Male
Age
18 Years to 60 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: (i) 18 to 60 years old (ii) Atrophic acne scars (mild to severe)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (i) History of laser/energy-based/injectable/topical therapy on the cheeks area within the past 12 months (ii) Severe medical condition (iii) Other active dermatological diseases (iv) Immunocompromised status (v) Pregnancy or lactation (vi) Currently taking antiplatelets or anticoagulants (vi) History of keloids formation (vii) Metal implant in the facial region.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Depression volume Baseline, 1, 3, 6 and 9 months post treatment Antera 3D camera (mm3),Modified ECCA Grading Scale Baseline, 1, 3, 6 and 9 months post treatment Subjective evaluation by a blinded physician,Modified Qualitative Global Scarring Grading System Baseline, 1, 3, 6 and 9 months post treatment Subjective evaluation by a blinded physician,Patient satisfaction Baseline, 1, 3, 6 and 9 months post treatment Visual analogue scale,Pain score Immediately after procedure Visual analogue scale | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Adverse events and theirs durations Through out study Subjective evaluation by patient | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactNatthachat Jurairattanaporn
Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University
Outcome results
None listed