Feasibility of calcium hydroxyapatite (Radiesse®) for improving the biomechanical properties of facial burn scars: A pilot study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Effective treatments for facial burn scars remain limited, emphasizing the need for innovative therapeutic approaches. This study explored the feasibility of the use of calcium hydroxyapatite (CaHA, Radiesse®) as a treatment to improve the biomechanical properties of facial burn scars.

Objective

To evaluate the potential effects of CaHA injections on the biomechanical properties of facial burn scars and to compare these effects with those of untreated skin.

Methods

A prospective longitudinal feasibility study was conducted with 13 patients who had mature facial scars (2-5 years) covering more than 90% of the face, including hypertrophic, atrophic, and/or keloid scars. The forehead, cheek, and jaw areas were measured before treatment (baseline control) and a

SUBMITTER: Radilla-Flores MDC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11993187 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature