Management of Facial Scars

Abstract

Scarring is a natural process of healing after damage to the skin that extends to the reticular dermis. While some scars may be socially acceptable, even admirable, scars of the face can be viewed as disfiguring or ugly. Minimizing the appearance of facial scars and optimizing their cosmetic outcome ideally begin before surgery or, in the cause of trauma, at the initial reconstruction. Even when there has been poor initial healing, a scar's appearance can be improved. Herein, we review conservative, medical, and surgical therapies to improve the appearance of facial scars.

Evaluation Of The Patient's Itching During Treating Hypertrophic Facial Scars By Hyaluronic Acid Injection With Automated Micro-Needling

“…A scar is an unavoidable end result of wound healing; Scarring is a natural process of healing after damage to the skin that extends to the reticular dermis. While some scars may be socially acceptable, even admirable, scars of the face can be viewed as disfiguring or ugly [33]. Facial scars can cause significant emotional distress due to their obvious location [34,35].…”

Angiotensin‐converting enzyme inhibitor and angiotensin II type 1 receptor blocker: Potential agents to reduce post‐surgical scar formation in humans

“…Post-traumatic scar formation is one of the commonly encountered problems in current surgical clinical work. 11 Scars not only affect the appearance but also may lead to functional disorders or other secondary pathological conditions, bringing great physical and mental pain as well as huge economic burdens to patients. 12 Currently available treatments for scar management mainly consist of surgical excision, intralesional therapy, laser therapy, radio therapy, cryotherapy, pressure therapy and topical agents.…”

Paradigms in Complex Facial Scar Management

“…Wound tension should be minimized during closure as it often leads to dehiscence or disproportionate collagen deposition with an associated increase in scarring. 12,13 Additionally, multilayered closure, when possible, reduces dead space and may help alleviate a component of wound tension. Placement of tape along surgical incisions may also decrease tension and potential scarring.…”