Diagnosis and treatment of postoperative complications after skin resurfacing.
Chemical peel, dermabrasion, and laser skin resurfacing are alternative methods to achieve skin resurfacing for reconstructive or cosmetic applications. The potential postoperative complications are similar with all of these techniques. These postoperative complications and their therapy are reviewed.
Demas
P N
PN
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, PA 15261, USA.
Bridenstine
J B
JB
D002615:Chemexfoliation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000209:etiology; D003869:Dermabrasion / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004483:Ectropion / Q000209:etiology; D004890:Erythema / Q000209:etiology; D005145:Face / Q000601:surgery*; D005148:Facial Dermatoses / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010859:Pigmentation Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D011537:Pruritus / Q000209:etiology; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000209:etiology; D014945:Wound Healing