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Dermal grafting for a patient with scleroderma. Case report
M Ho-Asjoe1, J Khan, J D Frame
1Department of Experimental Dermatology, London Hospital Medical School, UK.
Summary
Scleroderma, a connective tissue disorder, causes facial skin contraction. A free dermal graft and fat injection successfully improved a patient's upper lip's aesthetic appearance, with plans for lower lip treatment.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Plastic Surgery
- Connective Tissue Diseases
Background:
- Scleroderma is a connective tissue disorder characterized by skin fibrosis.
- Facial skin contraction in scleroderma leads to loss of wrinkles and lip retraction (microstomia).