Facial resurfacing with coblation technology.
OBJECTIVE
To describe our experience with coblation technology for facial resurfacing


METHODS
Retrospective chart review of all patients treated with coblation at our institution


RESULTS
Twenty-four patients (22 female) underwent a total of 29 coblation procedures for aging face (n = 21) or acne scarring (n = 3). The perioral region was the most frequently treated aesthetic subunit (n = 14), followed by the lower eyelid (n = 7). Five patients underwent full-face coblation. Three patients underwent a second coblation procedure for aging face while a single patient with severe acne scarring underwent 3 procedures. Repeat coblation was delayed at least 5 months (mean, 9 months). Seventeen coblation procedures (59%) were performed concurrently with procedures including, but not limited to, injection treatment, rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, or combined face/necklift; no adverse events occurred. Seven procedures, including a full-face coblation, were performed in the office under local anesthesia and oral sedation without any adverse events. Mean follow-up was 6 months (range, 1 week to 24 months). No complications were observed. All patients were satisfied with the results after their final coblation treatment.


CONCLUSIONS
Facial coblation is a safe and effective treatment modality for facial resurfacing.
Weber
Stephen M
SM
Department of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA.
Downs
Brian W
BW
Ferraz
Mario B J
MB
Wang
Tom D
TD
Cook
Ted A
TA