Facial Scar Management with Dermabrasion with or without Hyaluronic Acid: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Objective This study evaluated the effectiveness of combining dermabrasion with hyaluronic acid injection for the treatment of postoperative facial scars in a single session. Materials and Methods This study was conducted at Tishreen University Hospital's Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. A total of 20 patients with postoperative facial scars were randomly divided into two groups of 10. The first group received treatment with dermabrasion alone, while the second group underwent dermabrasion combined with hyaluronic acid injection into the deep reticular dermis. The healing progress was monitored, and outcomes were assessed using the Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS) at follow-up intervals of 10 days, 1 month, and 6 months. Results Our study demonstrated progressive improvement in all assessed variables across follow-up periods. The Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale scores showed a significant decrease, with the most pronounced improvement observed in the group receiving dermabrasion combined with hyaluronic acid injection. Conclusion In conclusion, our study illustrates that combining dermabrasion with hyaluronic acid injection effectively manages facial scars in a single session, reducing the need for multiple visits. This approach presents a promising solution for efficiently addressing facial scars. Clinical Trial Registration Number This research is registered at the Research Registry under the identifying number researchregistry10813.