By applying SVF, overcorrection was not needed in fat graft. Stem cell increases effect of tissue regeneration, which contributes to better outcomes of scar revision, flap surgery or skin graft. Furthermore, SVF harvesting requires liposuction and additional cosmetic effect can be expected. Favorable changes in scar scale indicate scar itself can also be improved when combined with conventional...

Studies of quality of life measures in scar patients reveal significant interference with physical comfort as well as in social and professional life. The lay population often refers to a scar as an unsightly healed wound. Conversely, surgeons tend to think of surgical scars as an expected outcome of a violation of the dermis. Before initiating treatment, the physician must take the time to und...

BACKGROUND Breast reduction is one of the most commonly performed plastic surgery procedures. Many approaches to breast reduction have been described, including inverted-T and vertical scar techniques and various types of dermoglandular pedicle for the nipple. OBJECTIVE This study compares the outcomes of patients undergoing vertical scar medial pedicle versus inferior pedicle inverted-T scar...

Acne scarring is the result of a deviation in the orderly pattern of healing and can have profound psychosocial implications for patients. While the most effective means of addressing acne scarring is to prevent its formation through good acne control, there are a number of therapeutic interventions that improve the appearance of acne scars. Many of these procedural modalities have flaws and ar...

OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS Assess long-term patient satisfaction with conventional thyroidectomy scars and the impact of thyroidectomy scars on patient quality of life. STUDY DESIGN Validated survey administration and retrospective review of clinical and demographic data. METHODS Patients who underwent conventional thyroidectomy through years 2000 to 2010 were identified and administered the val...

A Z-plasty is a critical and reliable technique that is useful for scar revisions and correction of free margin distortion. A Z-plasty can help lengthen a contracted scar, change the direction of a scar so that it is better aligned with the relaxed skin tension lines, or interrupt and break a scar for better camouflage. This article will review the technique of a basic Z-plasty as well as provi...

Objective Many facial plastic surgery procedures can be performed in an office-based setting, ranging from simple chemical peels to reconstructive surgeries assist with scar revision. The aim of this review is summarize the current state plastics in-office surgical procedures, including revision, dermabrasion, lasers, and peels. Methods A literature was conducted PubMed search engine following ...