The use of micro-plasma radiofrequency technology in secondary skin graft contraction: 2 case reports
Ding, J-Ping.; Fang, L.; Wang, L-Zhao.
Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy 17(6): 301-303
2015
ISSN/ISBN: 1476-4172 PMID: 25803674 Document Number: 680979
Secondary skin graft contraction leading to cosmetic deformity remains a great challenge. These two case reports present serious skin graft contraction and the treatment with micro-plasma radiofrequency technology. Two patients presented with complaints of post-burn depigmentation on the forehead and the hand, respectively, and received dermabrasion and thin split-thickness skin grafting. Then, many localized contraction lesions occurred after 4 weeks. The treatment selected was non-surgical removal using micro-plasma radiofrequency technology with the following energy parameters: a roller tip at 80 watts, three passes in different directions. No complications were observed. The contracted skin was ablated without affecting the pigment distribution. The consequents were that the color, appearance, and texture of the grafted skin matched the adjacent skin well and had better patient acceptance.