Scar Revision
Considerations
Considerations
Scar is the natural result of healing
The best surgical scar results from perfect planning
Analyze the scar
Scar revision
Counseling is key
Timing is debatable
Know the relevant anatomy
Sub-units
Relaxed skin tension lines (RSTL)
Understand all of the non-surgical and surgical options
2011: Role of platysma muscle flap in depressed scars of neck
Address the full thickness of the defect; Utilize the platysma as warranted in a local myocutaneous flap
2011: Surgical Treatment of Depressed Scar: A Simple Technique
Subcision modification using deep plane dissection and novel suture technique
Preparation
Preparation
Mark the scar
Procedure
Procedure
Case example #1
Post-op
Post-op
High-Yield
High-Yield
Links
Links