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Microneedling vs Dermabrasion for Early Facial Scar Resurfacing

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyAllWake Forest University Health Sciences
NCT06171386 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

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.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
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.
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What it tests

  • Microneedling
  • Dermabrasion
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Where

1 site
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Winston-Salem, United States
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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