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- Title
Comparison of two methods of subcision Nokor and blunt blade in acne scars treatment.
- Authors
Asilian, Ali; Faghihi, Gita; Asemi Esfahani, Alireza; Mokhtari, Fatemeh; Nilforoushzadeh, Mohammadali; Mozafarpoor, Samaneh
- Abstract
Context: Subcision is a simple surgical method that can be effective in treatment of acne scars. Aims: This study was conducted to evaluate and compare the two methods of Nokor needle and blunt blade (BB) subcision in treatment of acne scars. Settings and design: This clinical trial study was conducted on 28 patients with acne scars. Patients and methods: One side of the face was treated with BB subcision method, and the other side was treated with Nokor needle method. Followed up period was 6 months after treatment. Statistical Analysis Used: Data were analyzed by Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (version 20) software using independent sample t test, Mann‐Whitney test, Friedman test, and Fisher's exact test. Results: In follow‐up period, the improvement of acne scars was comparable in both groups (P > 0.05). Complications were lower in BB method than another method (P < 0.05). The patient satisfaction was higher in BB method (P < 0.05). Conclusions: Both of modalities offered similar improvement, but the complication rate was lower and the patient satisfaction was also higher in the BB method than another method.
- Subjects
SPSS (Computer software); SCARS; ACNE; EXPERIMENTAL design; FISHER exact test; PATIENT satisfaction
- Publication
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019, Vol 18, Issue 6, p1788
- ISSN
1473-2130
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/jocd.12981