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Silicone Taping for the Improvement of Abdominal Donor Site Scars

Hypertrophic Scar | Scar

This study will look at silicone tape compared to the current no dressing standard at the investigators institution, to determine if silicone tape provides a significant improvement in post-abdominoplasty scar appearance. Silicone tape will be added to half of the abdominoplasty incision of patients undergoing abdominally-based breast reconstruction procedures two weeks after their operation. They will be followed up and assessed at specific timepoints to determine whether the silicone improves scar outcomes in these patients.

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Participation Requirements

  • Sex:

    ALL

  • Eligible Ages:

    18 to 65

Participation Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* undergoing de novo abdominoplasty procedures as part of their breast reconstruction

Exclusion Criteria:

* patients with a history of collagen disease, connective tissue disorders, psoriasis or lupus
* patients with scleroderma
* patients with a history of adverse reaction to adhesives or silicone allergy
* patients with signs of dehiscence or infection resulting in modification to the experimental or control dressings
* patients who are unable to care for their incisions
* patients who are current smokers
* patients who are currently on steroids.

Study Location

Halifax Infirmary
Halifax Infirmary
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Canada

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Study Sponsored By
Nova Scotia Health Authority
Participants Required
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Study ID: NCT04506255