Treating Scars: Addressing Surface, Volume, and Movement to Expedite Optimal Results. Part 2: More Severe Grades of Scarring
June 2012
in “
Dermatologic Surgery
”
TLDR Severe scars need a mix of treatments for best results.
The document reviewed the management of severe grades of scarring, emphasizing the need for a multifaceted treatment approach. It classified scarred patients using a grading scale of disease burden and discussed treatments targeting volume deficits, hypertrophic disease, movement effects, and surface changes. The conclusion highlighted that severe scarring often required a combination of filling agents, injectable agents, neurotoxins, and fractionated and ablative resurfacing to achieve optimal results.