Objective To explore the application effect of nursing intervention based on empowerment theory in treatment of facial photoaging with fractional ablative fractional laser.

Methods A total of 90 patients with facial photoaging who underwent fractional ablative fractional laser treatment were selected and divided into control group and observation group according to random number table method, with 45 cases in each group. The control group received routine nursing intervention, while the observation group received nursing intervention based on empowerment theory. The skin condition, the incidence of adverse reactions, psychological stateSelf-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS), Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS)scores, and quality of lifeDermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) scores were compared between the two groups.

Results After intervention, the percentages of skin characteristics such as enlarged facial pores, wrinkles, and spots in the observation group were higher than those in the control group; the incidence of adverse reactions in the observation group was lower than that in the control group (8.89% versus 24.44%); the SAS scores, SDS scores, and total DLQI scores in the observation group were lower than those in the control group, with statistically significant differences (P<0.05).

Conclusion Nursing intervention based on empowerment theory can effectively improve the facial skin condition of patients with facial photoaging treated with fractional ablative fractional laser, reduce the incidence of adverse reactions, alleviate negative emotions, and enhance quality of life.