Microneedling vs Dermabrasion for Early Facial Scar Resurfacing

Launched by WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES · Dec 5, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is comparing two treatments, microneedling and dermabrasion, to see which one works better for improving the appearance of facial scars after surgery. The goal is to find out which method helps make surgical scars on the face look better in the early stages of healing.

To participate in the study, you need to be an adult who is 18 years or older and have a specific type of vertical scar on the upper part of your face. You can learn more and express your interest by visiting the Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery Clinic at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. If you are eligible and choose to participate, you will receive one of the two treatments and help researchers understand which method is more effective for scar improvement. It's important to know that certain skin types will not be included in the study to ensure safety and better outcomes.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 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 Criteria:
• • Patients who rate Types 4-6 on the Fitzpatrick scale will be excluded due to risk of poor outcome from dermabrasion.
• • There are no other planned exclusion criteria. Patients will not be excluded on the basis of gender, race/ethnicity, or age, provided that they meet the described inclusion criteria.