Contents
April 2005
in “
Clinics in Plastic Surgery
”
TLDR Various surgical techniques effectively treat skin diseases and cosmetic issues.
The document provided an overview of various surgical management techniques for cutaneous diseases. It covered the use of lasers for facial rejuvenation, tattoo and hair removal, and treatment of skin abnormalities. Injectable skin fillers were discussed for their growing variety and applications in treating scars, lines, and wrinkles. Hair restoration techniques, particularly micrografts and minigrafts, were highlighted for their effectiveness in treating male pattern baldness and female androgenic alopecia. The document also addressed the management of vascular anomalies, acute and chronic wounds, premalignant and early squamous cell carcinoma, nonmelanoma skin cancer, melanoma, and the use of skin flaps for wound closure. Additionally, it included a case series on the reconstruction of complex facial defects after radical resection of advanced skin cancers.