Treatment of Depressed Scars Using Needle-Based Scar Release and String-Shaped Dermal Fat Grafting

Eri Hirai1, Takashi Oguma1, Kurumi Buma1

  • 1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Kobe City Nishi-Kobe Medical Center, Hyogo, Japan.

Summary

Dermal fat grafting effectively treats depressed facial scars without visible incisions. This non-incisional technique uses string-shaped grafts to improve scar appearance and requires minimal equipment for excellent aesthetic outcomes.