Wake Forest University Health Sciences
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.
Microneedling and dermabrasion are two common modalities that may be performed in-office to treat surgical scars. Microneedling is a form of collagen induction therapy, often used in conjunction with platelet-rich plasma or hyaluronic acid. Dermabrasion is a technique that improves the skin structure, quality, and appearance of scars through collagen remodeling and reepithelization. To determine which modality is most effective, a prospective study; randomizing a volunteer sample of adult patients with new surgical vertical forehead scars will receive either dermabrasion or microneedling in…
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. Pati…
a form of collagen induction therapy
a technique that improves the skin structure, quality, and appearance of scars through collagen remodeling and reepithelization
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