Overview
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a disposable noninvasive skin closure device in promoting postoperative wound healing and reducing surgical scar formation. Participants will receive the device on one half of the surgical incision, with the other half serving as a control. Wound healing and scar appearance will be assessed during follow-up visits after surgery.
Description
Surgical wounds can heal with visible scars. Tension on the skin may affect wound healing and scar formation. This study will evaluate whether a disposable noninvasive skin closure device can improve healing and reduce scar formation after plastic surgery.
Adults undergoing plastic surgery with an incision longer than 2 cm on the cheek, neck, trunk, or limbs will be enrolled. Each participant's incision will be divided into two parts. By random assignment, the device will be applied to one part of the incision, while the other part will receive standard postoperative care without the device. This within-participant comparison allows each participant to serve as their own control.
Participants will return for assessments at 1, 3, and 6 months after surgery. Blinded plastic surgeons will assess wound healing and scar appearance using standardized scar-rating tools. The study will evaluate whether the device is safe and effective for supporting postoperative wound healing and preventing surgical scar formation.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Adults aged 20 to 50 years undergoing plastic surgery
- Surgical incision located on the cheek, neck, trunk, or limbs, excluding the hands and feet
- Surgical incision longer than 2 cm
- Willing and able to provide written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
- History of abnormal scar formation or keloids
- Autoimmune disease
- Surgical wound infection
- Use of any scar treatment or wound treatment other than the study device during the study period
