Unique Clinical Aspects of Nasal Scarring

Benjamin P Caughlin; Christian Barnes; J Stuart Nelson; Brian J F Wong

doi:10.1016/j.fsc.2016.08.004

Unique Clinical Aspects of Nasal Scarring

Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am. 2017 Feb;25(1):45-54. doi: 10.1016/j.fsc.2016.08.004.

Authors

Benjamin P Caughlin¹, Christian Barnes², J Stuart Nelson², Brian J F Wong³

Affiliations

¹ UC Irvine Department of Head & Neck Surgery, 101 The City Drive South, Orange, CA 92868, USA; Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 50 E Washington, Chicago, IL 60602, USA.
² UC Irvine Department of Head & Neck Surgery, 101 The City Drive South, Orange, CA 92868, USA.
³ UC Irvine Department of Head & Neck Surgery, 101 The City Drive South, Orange, CA 92868, USA. Electronic address: bjwong@uci.edu.

PMID: 27888893
DOI: 10.1016/j.fsc.2016.08.004

Abstract

Various methods are available for refining scars of the external nose and optimal scar revision frequently requires the utilization of multiple techniques. Differing anatomy of nasal subunits and their underlying structural framework limit surgical options in nasal scar revision compared with other areas of the face. An understanding of a variety of laser technologies and their specific applications can vastly aid in fine, controlled scar revision. Achieving optimal scar reduction regularly requires multiple stages of intervention, close follow-up, and repeat procedures.

Keywords: Facial scar; Laser; Nasal scar; Scar revision; Surgical scar revision.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use
Cicatrix / etiology
Cicatrix / therapy*
Dermal Fillers / therapeutic use
Humans
Laser Therapy
Nose* / anatomy & histology
Nose* / surgery
Postoperative Complications / therapy
Rhinoplasty / methods
Steroids / therapeutic use

Substances

Anti-Inflammatory Agents
Dermal Fillers
Steroids