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Effect of Multiple Subcisions on Rolling Acne Scars
Sponsor: Northwestern University
Summary
The purpose of this study is to find out whether the use of multiple subcisions over several visits will improve the appearance of rolling acne scars compared to no treatment. This study was a pilot study designed to determine feasibility of this procedure.
Official title: Pilot Split Face Randomized, Evaluator Blinded Study on the Effect of Multiple Subcisions on Rolling Acne Scars
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
5
Start Date
2014-08
Completion Date
2025-12
Last Updated
2025-01-31
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Multiple Subcision
At the start of the procedure, a straight vitrectomy knife will be inserted subdermally and will be slowly advanced parallel to the dermis. Rapid advancement and retraction of the needle under the scarred area in a lancing motion will be performed to abrade the underside of the dermis followed by side to side sweeping motions attempting to break any fibrous attachments to the deeper tissues.
Locations (1)
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology
Chicago, Illinois, United States