Comparison of two methods of subcision Nokor and blunt blade in acne scars treatment. (18th May 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Asilian, Ali; Faghihi, Gita; Asemi Esfahani, Alireza; Mokhtari, Fatemeh; Nilforoushzadeh, Mohammadali; Mozafarpoor, Samaneh
• Is Part Of: Journal of cosmetic dermatology. Volume 18:Number 6(2019:Dec.)
• Page Start: 1788
• Page End: 1793
• Publication Date: 2019-05-18
• Subjects: acne scar -- blunt subcision blade -- Nokor needle -- subcision; Skin -- Diseases -- Treatment -- Periodicals; Lasers in surgery -- Periodicals; Skin -- Pathophysiology -- Periodicals; Surgery, Plastic -- Periodicals; 616.5
• DOI: 10.1111/jocd.12981
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1473-2130

Abstract

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.