Can sanding make surgery scars disappear?
NCT ID NCT07233200
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a procedure called dermabrasion, which sands the skin, can improve the appearance of scars from free flap reconstruction in the head and neck. Forty adults who had flap surgery at least three months ago will have half their scar treated and half left alone. Doctors will compare photos to see if the treated side looks better.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Dermabrasion (a device that sands the skin to improve scar appearance)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, non-surgical way to make free flap scars look better.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 40 people. Results may not apply to everyone, and dermabrasion carries risks like infection or skin color changes.
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