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Rhinoplasty Scar Comparison

NCT03748459 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2024-09-04

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Summary

Traditional suture closure of the columellar scar in rhinoplasty is achieved with permanent skin sutures. These sutures create less inflammation and are thought to lead to improved final scar outcomes. However, permanent sutures require removal which creates pain and inconvenience for the patient. Some surgeons use fast absorbing sutures that do not require removal. The difference in final scar outcome based on suture material used has not been well studied. This study will examine the final scar outcomes of rhinoplasty incisions sutured with traditional permanent suture compared to fast absorbing suture. If scar outcomes are similar between these groups as judged by the patients and blinded observers, rhinoplasty surgeons may be able to preferentially utilize absorbable sutures for incision closure and avoid the pain and inconvenience for the patient during suture removal

Conditions

  • Surgical Incision
  • Nose Deformity

Interventions

OTHER

Closure with Permanent Suture

Skin closure with permanent suture (prolene) (6-0 polypropylene) in open rhinoplasty.

OTHER

Closure with Resorbable Suture

Skin closure with Resorbable Suture (5-0 fast absorbing plain gut) in open rhinoplasty.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Medical University of South Carolina

    lead OTHER

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
99 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2017-12-07
Primary Completion
2020-09-14
Completion
2020-09-14

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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