Laser treatment for skin rejuvenation during tummy tuck
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This study tests a laser treatment to see if it can help rejuvenate skin taken during tummy tuck surgery. If you are having a tummy tuck and meet the requirements, you may be able to join.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are scheduled to have a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) surgery
- The surgery will remove a piece of skin at least 20 inches (50 cm) long and 8 inches (20 cm) wide
- Your diabetes is well-controlled (no high insulin, no recent hospital stays for diabetes, no diabetic ulcers)
- You are not pregnant or nursing
- You do not have a history of abnormal scarring (like keloids)
- You do not have large tattoos on your belly that could interfere with the study
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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