Unified Approach to the Treatment of Hypertrophic and Atrophic Scars: A Pilot Study. (December 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chambers, Alexandra
• Is Part Of: American journal of cosmetic surgery. Volume 33:Number 4(2016)
• Page Start: 176
• Page End: 183
• Publication Date: 2016-12
• Subjects: atrophic scars -- hypertrophic scars -- microneedling -- collagen; Surgery, Plastic; Periodicals; 617.95
• DOI: 10.1177/0748806816670382
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0748-8068

Abstract

Hypertrophic and atrophic scars are typically thought to be at opposite ends of the pathological healing process, and, as a consequence, cosmetic treatments have tended to be varied and disparate. This article, however, presents data from a pilot study that illustrates a coherent and unified approach can be used for the effective treatment of both scar types. This method studies the use of a precision microneedling device using mixed length needles. This is used in conjunction with the application of topical, pharmaceutical-grade creams consisting of retinoic acid, antioxidants, anti-inflammatory agents, and sea sponge collagen. Data and examples are presented that show good skin remodeling for both types of scars.