Improvement of the appearance of full-thickness skin grafts with dermabrasion

Grafts in Dermatologic Surgery

“…It is best to wait at least 6 months after grafting, however, to allow time for natural correction of the scar. 49 Microlipoinjection from the abdomen has been shown to be effective in elevating depressed FTSGs of the nose in some cases, but the numbers of patients have been limited. 50 Poor outcomes may require surgical revision, which may include placement of another graft.…”

History of Dermabrasion

“…In 1984 Collins and Farber 42 reported their experience with dermabrasion on postsurgical scars on the nose. In 1987 Robinson 43 studied postoperative dermabrasion of 192 full‐thickness skin grafts of the nose, periorbital area, and ears. She found the greatest improvement in elevated grafts on the nose, however, elevated grafts in any location showed improvement.…”

Electrobrasion vs. manual dermabrasion: a randomized, double-blind, comparative effectiveness trial

“…A 1987 controlled study by Robinson evaluated dermabrasion in the treatment of contour irregularities in fullthickness skin grafts. 14 Dermabrasion was performed 6-8 months after the initial surgical procedure, while the control group was advised to massage and lubricate the graft site. The study reported that the greatest objective improvement was noted when dermabrasion was used to smooth down an elevated graft border, rather than improve a depressed result or web-like inner canthal scar.…”