Micro-plasma radio frequency treatment for facial post-burn hyperpigmentation / 中华整形外科杂志

ABSTRACT

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To observe the clinical effect of micro-plasma radio frequency treatment of facial post-burn hyperpigmentation.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>From June 2012 to August 2013, a total of 25 cases with facial post-burn hyperpigmentation were treated with micro-plasma treatment for 3-5 times. The roller tip was used with setting of 60-90 watts and 3-4 passes were performed in different directions. Treatments were repeated at an interval of 8 weeks.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>All patients tolerated the pain. After treatment, the facial hyperpigmentation improved. Complete recovery was achieved in 4 cases; significant improvement in 11 cases; moderate in 7 cases and no effect in 3 cases. No hyperpigmentation, depigmentation and scar formation was observed.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Micro-plasma radio frequency treatment is an ideal treatment for post-burn hyperpigmentation with lower side effect.</p>