Abstract :
Objective: To evaluate the results of Diode Laser along with topical Vitamin C in management hyperpigmented lips.
Materials and Methods: Two systemically healthy patients (1 male and 1 female) were chosen with hyperpigmentaed lips. Demographic record including the age, sex, duration of symptoms, nature and course of progression, history of treatment done if any, and familial predisposition of melasma was taken. All the patients were also instructed not to use any external cosmetic agent throughout the course of the therapy. A duly signed informed consent was taken after explaining the complete procedure to patient. Both cases went through Laser depigmentation session; topical anesthetic cream Prilox (2.5% lignocaine) was applied
40 minutes prior to each session. Vit C lip balm was prescribed after 3 weeks for better healing.
Results: There was a significant reduction in DOPI score for both the patients. A scale 4 colour improvement at 21 days postoperatively for both which signifies “great improvement”. Pain and discomfort were measured by using VAS scale with a score 2 i.e. slight pain during the procedure and during 24 hours after the Laser ablation of the lips. Patient scored 3 which is completely satisfied on the Likert’s scale.
Conclusion: Diode laser can be used as potential tool to achieve good aesthetic results for the management of lip hyperpigmentation and it is sufficiently tolerated by patients with minimal pain and lesser adverse effects.
Keyword :
Ozone gel, Chlorhexidine gel, Gingivitis, Plaque