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Nanofat Injection and Fractional CO2 Laser for Post-Traumatic Atrophic Scars
Sponsor: Tanta University
Summary
Post-traumatic atrophic scars are characterized by skin depressions caused by loss of collagen and can lead to cosmetic and psychological concerns. Several treatment options have been proposed, including fractional carbon dioxide (CO2) laser resurfacing and autologous nanofat grafting, both of which may improve scar appearance through skin remodeling and regeneration. This prospective comparative study evaluates the safety and efficacy of fractional CO2 laser alone, autologous nanofat injection alone, and combination therapy in patients with post-traumatic atrophic scars. Sixty participants were assigned to one of three treatment groups and were assessed using the Vancouver Scar Scale, physician global assessment, patient satisfaction, dermoscopic examination, and histopathological evaluation. The study aims to determine whether combining fractional CO2 laser and nanofat injection provides superior clinical and regenerative outcomes compared with either treatment alone while maintaining an acceptable safety profile.
Official title: Safety and Efficacy of Nanofat Injection and Fractional CO2 Laser: Monotherapy Versus Combined Therapy in Post-Traumatic Atrophic Scars
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2026-06-28
Completion Date
2027-06-30
Last Updated
2026-07-02
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Autologous Nanofat Injection
A single session of intradermal injection of autologous nanofat prepared from centrifuged and mechanically emulsified adipose tissue for treatment of post-traumatic atrophic scars.
Fractional CO2 Laser
Fractional ablative carbon dioxide laser (10,600 nm) administered in three sessions at one-month intervals for treatment of post-traumatic atrophic scars.
Locations (1)
Tanta University Hospital
Tanta, Gharbia Governorate, Egypt