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ArticleAmerican journal of translational research2025

Efficacy of fractional laser combined with bipolar radiofrequency in the treatment of atrophic facial acne scaring.

Chaoqin Long, Yan Xu, Qiao Lin, Ping Wang, Qian Zhang, Xia Hu, Xingjiao Liu

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Article in American journal of translational research, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Chaoqin LongDepartment of Dermatology and Cosmetology, The People's Hospital of Chongqing Liangping District Chongqing 405299, China.
Yan XuDepartment of Dermatology and Cosmetology, The People's Hospital of Chongqing Liangping District Chongqing 405299, China.
Qiao LinDepartment of Dermatology and Cosmetology, The People's Hospital of Chongqing Liangping District Chongqing 405299, China.
Ping WangDepartment of Dermatology and Cosmetology, The People's Hospital of Chongqing Liangping District Chongqing 405299, China.
Qian ZhangDepartment of Dermatology and Cosmetology, The People's Hospital of Chongqing Liangping District Chongqing 405299, China.
Xia HuDepartment of Dermatology and Cosmetology, The People's Hospital of Chongqing Liangping District Chongqing 405299, China.
Xingjiao LiuDepartment of Dermatology and Cosmetology, The People's Hospital of Chongqing Liangping District Chongqing 405299, China.

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Abstract

objectiveTo evaluate the clinical efficacy of fractional laser treatment combined with bipolar radiofrequency for improving atrophic facial acne scars.

methodsThe clinical data of patients with atrophic facial acne scars treated in the Dermatology Department of The People's Hospital of Chongqing Liangping District from October 2022 to 2023 were retrospectively analyzed. The patients were divided into two groups based on treatment methods: the single intervention group (Group A, n=25) and the combined intervention group (Group B, n=25). Group A received bipolar radiofrequency therapy only, with a treatment cycle of 4 weeks and 4 cycles per treatment course. Group B received combination treatment, starting with carbon dioxide (CO

resultsThe facial acne scars in both groups were classified as type III-IV before surgery. Post-treatment follow-up showed significant improvements in scar texture and atrophy in both groups. Group B demonstrated superior treatment outcomes compared to Group A. Specifically, the incidence of edema and pigmentation was lower in group B with a shorter duration of edema, faster wound healing, and reduced rest time compared to group A. Patient satisfaction was also higher in group B.

conclusionFractional laser treatment combined with bipolar radiofrequency therapy is an effective combination for patients with atrophic acne scars, offering minimal side effects and enhanced patient satisfaction.

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adverse reactionsatrophic acne scarbipolar radiofrequencyFractional laserpatient satisfaction

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PMID39959212
PMCPMC11826168

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