Aging Skin: Histology, Physiology, and Pathology
Skin is a complex organ covering the entire surface of the body. Aged skin is characterized by appearance of wrinkles, laxity, and pigmentary irregularities. These changes occur under the influence…
Use of Hair Grafting in Scar Camouflage
Loss of hair-bearing tissue in the head and neck area can result from surgery, trauma, burns, tumors, and infection, as well as a diversity of inflammatory conditions, and the resulting…
Topical Modalities for Treatment and Prevention of Postsurgical Hypertrophic Scars
There is no universally accepted treatment regimen and no evidence-based literature to guide management of hypertrophic scars. This article summarizes the existing literature regarding topical treatments such as silicone gel…
Use of Lasers in Acute Management of Surgical and Traumatic Incisions on the Face
This article is a clinically practical review structured around the specific applications of laser technologies used in acute management of soft tissue injuries in surgical incisions and trauma. Surgical and…
Laser Treatment for Improvement and Minimization of Facial Scars
Cutaneous injuries that result in scar formation are relatively common, leading patients to seek treatment for cosmetic or functional improvement. Treatments that have the potential to improve or eliminate scarring…
Enhancement of Facial Scars With Dermabrasion
This article describes the physiology of wound healing, discusses considerations and techniques for dermabrasion, and presents case studies and figures for a series of patients who underwent dermabrasion after surgeries…
Keloids: Prevention and Management
Keloids result from an abnormal wound-healing process in which the normal regulatory pathways during tissue regeneration and scar remodeling are disrupted. While the pathogenesis of keloids continues to be investigated,…
Proper Care of Early Wounds to Optimize Healing and Prevent Complications
Proper wound care has broad applications for all clinicians. Much of the future direction for enhancing wound repair focuses on key cells and growth factors, which is why possessing a…
Use of Makeup, Hairstyles, Glasses, and Prosthetics as Adjuncts to Scar Camouflage
Scars after facial trauma or surgery can be a source of distress for patients, and facial plastic surgeons are frequently called upon to help manage them. Although no technique can…
Elegant Solutions for Complex Paramedian Forehead Flap Reconstruction
Nasal reconstruction is one of the most challenging aspects of facial plastic surgery. The authors present reconstructive techniques to maximize the final aesthetic result and minimize scarring. They discuss techniques…
