title: Laminar dermal reticulotomy.
abstract: Laminar dermal reticulotomy is a procedure in which a dermatome is used to achieve a finer result in the obliteration of scars on the face caused by acne or trauma. A method of preoperative assessment of degree or depth of scarring and postoperative result of laminar dermal reticulotomy by use of a phototopographic technique is described. Laminar dermal reticulotomy may be done following other procedures like dermabrasion, chemical peel, and conventional plastic surgery.
mesh_terms: D002921:Cicatrix / Q000517:prevention & control; D003869:Dermabrasion / Q000379:methods*; D005145:Face / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000601:surgery