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…
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…
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…
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…
Skin: Histology and Physiology of Wound Healing
It is important to understand the histology and physiology of skin for the prediction and optimization of wound healing. Optimal postoperative wound healing to minimize scarring entails minimizing local, systemic,…
Scar Revision Techniques: Z-Plasty, W-Plasty, and Geometric Broken Line Closure
This article addresses the use of scar revision surgery as it relates to the use of Z-plasty, W-plasty, and geometric broken line closure. Each of these techniques is discussed in…
