Effects of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy on Postsurgical Scars After Abdominoplasty and Breast Reduction Studying Different Stages of Scar Healing and Treatment Outcomes

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are studying how extracorporeal shock wave therapy ESWT, a non-invasive mechanical treatment, affects postsurgical scars, especially those after abdominoplasty and breast reduction. Scars from deep injuries can cause pain, itching, and aesthetic concerns. The study aims to understand how mechanical forces influence scar healing on a cellular level and to determine the best ESWT treatment settings during different wound healing phases. The study involves applying focused ESWT to scarred areas in three intervention groups, each receiving 10 treatments once a week. Different energy levels, frequencies, and intensities of ESWT will be tested to see how they affect scar tissue and cellular pathways. There will also be control groups that do not receive ESWT. Biopsies from abdominoplasty scars will be collected before and after treatment to examine changes in scar tissue at various healing stages. Participants will undergo several assessments including biopsies and non-invasive scar evaluations measuring color, thickness, elasticity, and patient-reported outcomes. These evaluations take place at baseline, 2 weeks, 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, and 1 year. The study will track changes in molecular markers related to scarring and how they relate to physical scar characteristics. Safety and quality of life will also be monitored throughout the study period.

The Effects of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy in Postsurgical Scars Especially After Abdominplasty and Breast Reduction.