NCT06171386

Microneedling vs Dermabrasion for Early Facial Scar Resurfacing

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 30 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

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.

Detailed description

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 the early postoperative period.

Conditions

• Scar

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
PROCEDURE	Microneedling	a form of collagen induction therapy
PROCEDURE	Dermabrasion	a technique that improves the skin structure, quality, and appearance of scars through collagen remodeling and reepithelization

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-04-01
• Primary completion: 2026-04-01
• Completion: 2026-04-01
• First posted: 2023-12-14
• Last updated: 2025-12-03

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United States