Skin smoothing treatment for head and neck reconstruction scars
Part of Skin clinical trials.
This trial tests whether dermabrasion (a skin-smoothing technique) can improve the appearance of scars from free flap surgery in the head and neck area. It may help make the reconstructed skin look more natural.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have had a free flap reconstruction (a surgery that moves tissue to your head or neck) with a skin paddle at least 4 cm wide.
- It has been at least 3 months since your surgery (or since finishing radiation) and you are not planning further cancer treatment.
- You do not have active skin complications at the flap site, like infection or wound breakdown.
- Your diabetes is well controlled, you are not taking certain medications (like isotretinoin) or blood thinners that can't be paused, and you are willing to avoid sun exposure and follow wound care instructions.
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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