Management of Forehead Scars
This article provides an overview of scar management within the forehead region. It addresses the unique challenges specific to the treatment of forehead wounds. A logical, stepwise approach is used….
Soft Tissue Principles to Minimize Scarring
This article is a broad overview of measures and techniques that can be used to minimize soft tissue scarring. Key points • Patient factors include skin type, medical conditions, ethnicity,…
Facial Scar Management
David B. Hom, MD, FACS, Editor Cutaneous scarring is an inevitable consequence following surgery and deeper dermal injuries. Scars on the face can be especially disconcerting to patients due to…
Periorbital Scar Correction
Periorbital scarring with eyelid retraction can have serious visual effects and can lead to loss of vision or even loss of the eye. Understanding of eyelid anatomy and the delicate…
Treating Scars of the Cheek Region
Scars of the cheek resulting from all causes can extol significant psychological toll. The cheek is the largest facial subunit and visually and aesthetically prominent making scars in this region…
Treating Scars in the Auricle Region
This article provides a review of the surgical and nonsurgical options available to manage a variety of auricular scars. The basics of wound healing are discussed in addition to the…
Treating Scars on the Oral Mucosa
Mucosal wounds tend to heal more rapidly than skin wounds and with minimal to no scar formation and hence have a minimal impact on function or aesthetics. This is likely…
Treating Scars of the Chin and Perioral Region
Lip and chin scarring occurs owing to reconstruction of congenital, cancer resection, or traumatic defects. Knowledge of lip anatomy and function is critical to optimize results. Realistic expectations should be…
Skin Color and Pigmentation in Ethnic Skin
Skin coloration is highly diverse, partly due to the presence of pigmentation. Color variation is related to the extent of ultraviolet radiation exposure, as well as other factors. Inherent skin…
