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Farhad Ardeshirpour¹, David A Shaye, Peter A Hilger

¹Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Minnesota, 420 Delaware Street Southeast, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA.

Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America

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Summary

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Facial trauma can cause lasting soft-tissue injuries and disfigurement from scarring. This review explores techniques to improve facial scars and mitigate their physical and psychosocial effects.

Keywords:

Camouflage Dermabrasion Facial scars Geometric broken line closure Resurfacing Scar revision W-plasty Z-plasty

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Area of Science:

Plastic surgery
Dermatology
Trauma surgery

Background:

Facial trauma frequently results in soft-tissue injuries.
Scarring is a common and persistent consequence of facial trauma.
Scars cause both physical disfigurement and significant psychosocial distress.

Purpose of the Study:

To review current techniques for managing facial scars.
To provide strategies for improving the aesthetic and functional outcomes of facial scars.
To address the physical and psychosocial impact of posttraumatic facial scarring.

Main Methods:

Literature review of surgical and non-surgical scar treatment modalities.
Analysis of techniques for scar revision and management.
Synthesis of evidence on improving outcomes for posttraumatic facial scars.

Main Results:

Various techniques exist to improve the appearance of facial scars.
Management strategies can reduce the physical deformity associated with scars.
Interventions can help mitigate the psychosocial impact of facial scarring.

Conclusions:

Effective management of facial scars is crucial after trauma.
A combination of techniques may be necessary for optimal results.
Addressing both physical and psychosocial aspects improves patient quality of life.