Photobiomodulation Improved the First Stages of Wound Healing Process After Abdominoplasty: An Experimental, Double-Blinded, Non-randomized Clinical Trial

Background Photobiomodulation is widely studied for its potential benefits in the wound healing process. Numerous scientific studies have highlighted its effect on various phases of wound repair, but clinical validations are few. This comparative trial aims to evaluate the influence of photobiomodul...

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Published in:Aesthetic plastic surgery 2019-02, Vol.43 (1), p.147-154
Main Authors: Ramos, Renato Matta, Burland, Marion, Silva, Jefferson Braga, Burman, Lauren Marquardt, Gelain, Marco Smiderle, Debom, Leticia Manoel, Bec, Jean Michel, Alirezai, Mohsen, Uebel, Carlos Oscar, Valmier, Jean
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdominal surgery
Abdominoplasty - adverse effects
Abdominoplasty - methods
Adolescent
Adult
Brazil
Cicatrix - etiology
Cicatrix - pathology
Cicatrix - therapy
Clinical trials
Double-Blind Method
Esthetics
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Hospitals, Public
Humans
Immunologic Factors - therapeutic use
Light therapy
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Middle Aged
Observer Variation
Original Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Phototherapy - instrumentation
Phototherapy - methods
Plastic Surgery
Postoperative Care - methods
Reference Values
Treatment Outcome
Wound healing
Wound Healing - physiology
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Summary:Background Photobiomodulation is widely studied for its potential benefits in the wound healing process. Numerous scientific studies have highlighted its effect on various phases of wound repair, but clinical validations are few. This comparative trial aims to evaluate the influence of photobiomodulation on the post-abdominoplasty healing process. Methods Seventeen Caucasian women (aged 18–55) who underwent an abdominoplasty were enrolled in this double-blinded, controlled clinical trial. The postoperative scars were divided into two areas; the right side of the scars was treated with ten sessions of photobiomodulation (consisting in three types of wavelengths). The other part of the scars was used as control and did not receive any additional treatment. Clinical assessments of both parts of the scars were scheduled at 1, 6 and 12 months postoperative. Results Within six months following surgery, significantly improved quality of the scars on the treated side compared with the untreated side was reported by patients and experienced professionals according to Vancouver Scar Scale, Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale ( p  
ISSN:0364-216X
1432-5241
DOI:10.1007/s00266-018-1271-2