Noncultured epidermal-melanocyte cell suspension and dermal-fat grafting for the reconstruction of an irregular, atrophic, and depigmented forehead scar: an innovative approach.
Scars on the face 'eclipse' patient social life and provide challenge for the treating surgeon. 'Forehead' is difficult area on face to re-construct because of the inelastic, relatively immobile skin and subcutaneous tissue. The surgical correction of scar depends upon the site, size, type of scar and general condition of the patient. We describe an innovative approach to treat a depressed, de-pigmented, irregular scar placed vertically in the centre of forehead, in a young girl..
Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.
Rishu
R
Sarangal
Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.
Savita
S
Yadav
Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.
Arti
A
Sakral
Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.
Sunil
S
Dogra
D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000637:transplantation; D000293:Adolescent; D001284:Atrophy; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques; D004954:Esthetics; D005260:Female; D005546:Forehead / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D015603:Keratinocytes / Q000637:transplantation; D008544:Melanocytes / Q000637:transplantation; D010859:Pigmentation Disorders / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D013535:Suspensions; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous
D013535:Suspensions
dermal-fat grafting; noncultured epidermal-melanocyte cell suspension; scar reconstruction