Nano Fat Injection With or Without Fractional Carbon Dioxide Laser in Acne Scars

Launched by ASSIUT UNIVERSITY · Aug 8, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at a new way to treat acne scars, specifically atrophic scars, which are the depressed scars that can form on the face. Researchers want to see if combining two treatments—nano fat injection (a procedure where fat is taken from your body and injected into scars) and fractional carbon dioxide laser therapy (a treatment that helps resurface the skin)—will work better together than using the fat injection alone.

To participate in the study, you need to be at least 18 years old and have moderate to severe acne scars on both cheeks. However, there are some people who cannot join, like those who are pregnant, have active acne, or have had certain treatments or skin conditions recently. If you take part, you can expect to receive either the combined treatment or just the fat injection, and you'll be monitored for how well your scars improve. This trial aims to help find effective ways to reduce the appearance of acne scars, which can be a significant concern for many individuals.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • patients older than 18 years who attend the Outpatient Clinics of Dermatology and Plastic Surgery Departments, Assiut University Hospital, with moderate to severe atrophic facial acne scars on both cheeks, as assessed using the Goodman and Baron Qualitative scar grading system (12), will be enrolled in the study.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • include: pregnancy or lactation; active acne, history of deep chemical peeling or filler injection in the previous 6 months, history of keloid or hypertrophic scar formation; use of isotretinoin in the previous 6 months; active infection in the treatment area; bleeding tendencies; history of herpes simplex or herpes zoster infection on the face; and patients with unrealistic expectations.