The combined application of bleomycin with triamcinolone acetonide in port wine stains: inhibiting proliferation and recurrence of port wine stains

Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Table 2 The recurrence of port wine stains after laser therapy, patient’s self-evaluation of the effect, and satisfaction with the treatment

	Recurrence			Self-evaluation			Satisfaction
PWS	1	2	3	1	2	3	1	2	3
PWS	0	0	1	0	21	15	2	24	10

One case recurred in a girl of 12 years old with PWS on the chin and lips. All patients believed that there has been a change, and their symptoms have improved significantly. Two patients expressed dissatisfaction with the treatment effect. The remaining 34 patients were satisfied or very satisfied with the outcome of the treatment