Background and Treatment Algorithm This chapter combines information and treatment pearls presented throughout this book to provide a practical framework for approaching the management of scars based on specific scar…
INTRODUCTION TO SCAR FORMATION AND WOUND HEALING Civilians and wounded warriors all over the world struggle with functional and symptomatic issues due to hypertrophic and keloid scars. Scars belong to…
Introduction Millions of people across the globe suffer from disfiguring traumatic and burn scars with far-reaching physical, psychological, and social impacts. The scars may result in profound functional limitations, disfigurement,…
Introduction Cutaneous scars are a ubiquitous part of life; so also is the treatment of scars. Much progress has been made in therapeutic options for scars over the past few…
Introduction As dermatologic surgeons, we can employ a wide variety of approaches to help improve existing scars with more cosmetically pleasing ones. A successful scar revision can markedly improve form,…
