Study Results: Subcision with and without Suction for Acne Scars
Overview
Therapeutic options for acne scars were compared in a randomized control trial. The study aimed to determine the effectiveness of subcision alone versus subcision with suction for treating facial acne scars.
Findings
The study found that subjects perceived the combination treatment as working more quickly than monotherapy. At 1-month, the mean subject-assessed percent improvement for subcision-suction was higher than that for subcision alone (37% versus 24%). Subjects also preferred the combination therapy to monotherapy at both 1-month and 4-month assessment points.
Conclusion
Although blinded raters did not detect significant differences, subjects perceived combination treatment as working more quickly than monotherapy, and preferred combination treatment at all time points.
Practical Solutions and Value
Clinical trials like this one are crucial in developing safe and effective treatments. The findings of this study provide practical insights into the preferences of subjects for combination therapy over monotherapy. These insights can guide clinicians in offering more effective treatment options for acne scars.
