1/4. Subdermabrasion in the treatment of post-burn facial hypertrophic scars.Hypertrophic scars cause great discomfort to the patient and pose a challenge for the reconstructive surgeon. This is particularly true in the facial area. Optimal function and aesthetic appearance are the main goals of reconstruction.We suggest an adjunct to the surgical management of facial hypertrophic scars which involves abrasion of the subdermal plane. The technique consists of removal of all scarred skin from the aesthetic unit, dermabrasion of subcutaneous tissues, including the muscular surface (subdermabrasion), and a full thickness skin grafting. This technique was applied in a young patient with hypertrophic burn scars of the chin. biopsy confirmed our basic assumption that hypertrophic scars extend into the muscular plane.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = dermabrasion (Clic here for more details about this article) |
2/4. Blast tattoos resulting from black powder firearms.Blast tattoos occur when fragments of gunpowder are propelled into the skin during a firearm discharge. This unusual type of injury is often associated with accidents involving replica firearms. Some of the more superficially embedded powder fragments may be removed with dermabrasion; however, deeper fragments may cause permanent tattooing. blast injuries to the face also have the potential of causing permanent eye injury.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.16666666666667keywords = dermabrasion (Clic here for more details about this article) |
3/4. Treatment of traumatic facial tattoos caused by black gunpowder.Injuries and tattooing caused by gunpowder explosions may lead to permanent cosmetic disfigurement when they are not treated properly. One must distinguish between early and late treatment and recognize that early correct treatment prevents the development of many problems for both the doctor and the patient. It is essential to emphasize the importance of adequate dermabrasion of the tattooing, preferably within the first 6 h after injury or at the absolute maximum 72 h. When the injury is too old or the tattoos are too deep the minipunch technique has worked well.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.16666666666667keywords = dermabrasion (Clic here for more details about this article) |
4/4. A new technique of dermabrasion for traumatic tattoos.We describe the use of a pinpoint bur to remove traumatic tattooing. The dermabrasion is concentrated on the affected tissues without damage to the surrounding normal skin. With this method, deeper areas of pigmentation are no more difficult to remove than superficial deposits. This technique is easily reproduced and highly effective.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.83333333333333keywords = dermabrasion (Clic here for more details about this article) |