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Dermatography as an adjunctive treatment for cleft lip and palate patients
E M van der Velden1, M F van der Dussen
1Department of Oral and Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Eeuwfeestkliniek, Antwerpen, Belgium.
Abstract
Purpose:
To investigate dermatography as a treatment for cleft lip and palate.
Methods:
The results of the treatment of 19 cleft lip patients with discoloration of scars and the vermillion border after secondary cleft lip and palate surgery by dermatography and intracicatricial keloidectomy are described.
Results:
This group of patients has gained self-confidence after treatments, to the extent that their articulation has improved.
Conclusion:
Dermatography can be applied as an adjuvant treatment with good cosmetic and esthetic results.