Clarifying Scar Revision Techniques and Their Proper Use—Reply

Scar Revision: Analysis of Post-Scar Revision Satisfaction and Parameters Decisive for Patients’ Satisfaction

Scar Revision

Scarring is the body’s natural response to a wound. Yet, this healing process can create significant functional and cosmetic problems. It impacts daily life and can create issues in self-esteem. Traditionally, the treatment of scars has been surgical. Despite meticulous surgical technique, scars still form. Revision may be in the form of excising the scar to create a “thinner” line, or the surg...

Scar revision and camouflage.

The successful revision and camouflage of facial scars is as much an art as a science, and the best teacher is continued experience; however, common sense, a broad knowledge of available options, technical ability, and patience are all necessary if one chooses to practice in this challenging field. Patients with facial scars are vulnerable in a way that few others are, and it is the responsibil...

scar revision: analysis of post-scar revision satisfaction and parameters decisive for patients’ satisfaction

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Scar revision review.

Scars are a natural part of dermal healing following lacerations, incisions, or tissue loss. They can vary in quality depending on the individual's racial characteristics, the mechanism of the trauma, and conditions in which the wound healed-all of which are factors beyond the surgeon's control. A scar on the face can have significant implications for the patient. What may seem like an insignif...