Effect of Nano Fat Injection on Post-Burn Scars in Suez Canal University Hospital

Background: Burn scars can hinder daily activities andhave an adverse effect on one's quality of life by causingaesthetic and functional issues. Injecting adipose tissue thathas been acquired by liposuction into the dermis and/orsubcutis of the targeted body location is known as lipofilling.It has been acknowledged as a promising procedure for thetreatment of scars as well as the correction of volume shortageand skin renewal.Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate theeffect of Nano fat injection on post-burn scar patients in SuezCanal University Hospital using the Patient and Observer ScarAssessment Scale (POSAS).Patients and Methods: A total of 26 individuals with postburnscars at Suez Canal University Hospital Plastic SurgeryClinic participated in this randomized controlled clinical trial.Patients underwent a clinical examination that included determiningthe location, size, shape, and time of the scar, aswell as their complaints of disfigurement, itching, burning,discomfort, or contracture. Every patient had liposuction,either from the thigh or the belly. After the fat was processed,Nano fat was reinjected into the scar.Results: Mean age of the patients was 29.65±3.94 yearswith 84.6% females. Scaled burn with the commonest typeby 61.5%. The scars were distributed between the Uppertrunk (11.5%), lower trunk (69.2%), and head and neck(19.2%). The main harvest site was the lower abdomen(69.2%) followed by the inner thigh (30.8%). The meanamount of the fat injected was 46.54±18.34 ranging from 15to 80cc. Comparing the pre and post-operative observerscores, showed that the improvement of the score in all items(vascularity, pigmentation, thickness, relief, and surface area)is statistically significant.Conclusion: Our study's findings revealed a considerableimprovement in the various scar parameters following Nanofat injection, making it an effective treatment option fortreating post-burn scars and enhancing patients' quality oflife.