Comparison of Acupotomy and Microneedling for Acne Scars: An RCT
Journal · Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy (2023)
Original authors · Choi BK, Lee HJ, et al.
DOI · 10.1080/14764172.2023.2212456
Summary
Sixty patients with atrophic acne scars were randomly assigned to acupotomy or microneedling groups, and scar improvement was compared after 6 sessions (3 months) of treatment. Both groups showed similar effects.
Key figures
Participants
60 patients
Primary outcome
Equivalent effect
Treatment duration
3 months
Conclusion
Acupotomy is a Korean medicine procedure that shows effects equivalent to microneedling for atrophic acne scar improvement.
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