Microneedling facial growth factor in the treatment of acne scars – case report

Vol. 4 – Number 13 – 2022 Case report Page 54-60 Microneedling facial growth factor in the treatment of acne scars – case report Laura Cristina Remiro1 Pedro Carvalho Feitosa2 Daniela Borges Biasi3 Talita Saalar Dias4 ABSTRACT Acne scars are the most common skin complication for many people who have suffered during the younger phase of life. It can be one of the reasons that arouse a negative psychological impact, low self-esteem, and even depression. Among the numerous aesthetic treatments, we have microneedling, which has a minimally invasive and safe approach and is affordable. The technique consists of the use of microneedles with varied depths between 0.5 mm; 0.75 mm, 1.0 mm; 1.5 mm; 2.0 mm and can reach up to 3.0 mm, used according to the treatment objective. Microneedles pierce the layers of the skin and cause micro lesions, leading them to a cascade of tissue reactions and generating a local inflammatory process that induces neo collagen and cell regeneration. Microneedling also has the advantage of allowing percutaneous administration of selected assets, optimizing the results through the “drug delivery” technique. The clinical case in which the treatment of acne scars was performed by means of microneedling combined with the topical application of growth factors. Digital color photographs were taken at the beginning of treatment and at the end of treatment. The treatment consisted of eight sessions, with an interval of 20 days between each one, for three months. Preliminary results revealed that there was a satisfactory improvement with tissue regeneration, neocollagenesis, reduction of fibrosis, decrease in the depth of acne scars, with improvement in skin texture and appearance, promoting a better quality of life and positive self-esteem for the patient. Descriptors: Acne vulgaris, dry needling, collagen, drug delivery systems. 1 CD, General Practice, Specializing in Orofacial Harmonization. 2 General practitioner, Master. and Dr. in Implant Dentistry, Specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Traumatology. 3 Master’s student in Orofacial Harmonization – SL Mandic, Specialist in Orofacial Harmonization, specialist in prosthesis. 4 Specialist in Orthodontics and Orofacial Harmonization. DOI: 10.24077/2022;4123145