Tissue Expansion And Follicular Unit Extraction Hair Restoration In Rehabilitation Of A Severe Postburn Deformity Of Neck And Beard Region

September 2024 in “ Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery ”

Robin Kaushik, Deepak Kalia, Satyaswarup Tripathy, Ramesh Kumar Sharma

tissue expansion follicular unit extraction hair restoration postburn deformity neck contracture beard alopecia contracture release expanded neck flap punch biopsies FUE

TLDR A young man with severe neck and beard burns was successfully treated, restoring neck movement and improving skin appearance.

The study reports a successful case of managing severe postburn deformity of the neck and beard region in a 25-year-old man using tissue expansion and follicular unit extraction (FUE) hair restoration. The patient, who suffered from Grade 3 neck contracture and beard alopecia due to thermal burns, underwent contracture release, skin grafting, and placement of tissue expanders. Subsequent FUE from the scalp and unburnt beard areas significantly improved the quality of the scarred skin, making it soft and smooth. The procedures restored both function and aesthetic appearance, allowing the patient to resume normal social and occupational activities.

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