RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06171386

Microneedling vs Dermabrasion for Early Facial Scar Resurfacing

Sponsor

Wake Forest University Health Sciences

Enrollment

30 participants

Start Date

Apr 1, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Scar

Summary

This study aims to determine whether microneedling or dermabrasion in the early post-operative period is superior in improving the appearance of surgical scars on the face.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria3

Volunteer adult patients will be identified by visiting the Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery Clinic at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist.
Patients will be 18 years old+ and have a vertical surgical scar in the superior 1/3 of the face (trichion to glabella).
Patients will enroll in the clinic research registry and indicate an interest in being involved in the study.

Exclusion Criteria1

Patients who rate Types 4-6 on the Fitzpatrick scale will be excluded due to risk of poor outcome from dermabrasion.

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Interventions

PROCEDUREMicroneedling

a form of collagen induction therapy

PROCEDUREDermabrasion

a technique that improves the skin structure, quality, and appearance of scars through collagen remodeling and reepithelization

Locations(1)

Wake Forest University Health Sciences

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

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