Abstract: 14.00 The Deviated Nose: Management And Methods For Improved Surgical Outcomes

Materials and Methods: Since the start in June 2014 clinical and histological analyses were performed in 17 patients (6 burns and 11 trauma) treated with 2 to 4 water-jet assisted lipotransfer (WAL) procedures including a follow-up of at least 3 months. Skin biopsies were taken preoperative and after 3 months. The skin quality and scar improvement were measured by POSAS and VAS-score system and documented by digital pictures. If joints were affected due to scar contraction, the mobility was determined with the neutral zero method pre and postoperatively. Overall changes were detected in the resulted skin adhesion, colour and aesthetic outcome as well as in the histological structure of the scars treated in the study presented.