SCAR

This study tested whether injecting botulinum toxin type A (like Botox) into surgical wounds can prevent bad scars. Fifty patients with emergency cuts or skin lumps took part. Doctors measured scar width, height, color, and how visible the scar was, and asked patients how satisfi…

This study looked at 144 people who had facial skin surgery for benign growths like moles or cysts. Half had their bandage removed 6 hours after surgery, while the other half kept it covered for about 7 days. The goal was to see which method led to less swelling, redness, and sca…

This study looked at 300 women who had a C-section to find out which type of stitch (Vicryl, Monocryl, or Prolene) leads to fewer wound infections and better-looking scars. Researchers checked for infection 10 days after surgery and compared scar appearance at 2 and 6 months usin…

This pilot study looked at how skin heals after taking many very small biopsies (like pinpricks) from the belly skin of 8 healthy adults scheduled for tummy tuck surgery. The goal was to understand wound healing better and see if this method could reduce scarring and side effects…

This study looked at 173 Chinese patients to see if their skin type affects how their face heals after surgery for benign growths like moles or cysts. Researchers measured wound healing and scar quality 7 and 90 days after surgery. The goal is to help doctors predict and improve …