title: Unique Clinical Aspects of Nasal Scarring.
abstract: Various methods are available for refining scars of the external nose and optimal scar revision frequently requires the utilization of multiple techniques. Differing anatomy of nasal subunits and their underlying structural framework limit surgical options in nasal scar revision compared with other areas of the face. An understanding of a variety of laser technologies and their specific applications can vastly aid in fine, controlled scar revision. Achieving optimal scar reduction regularly requires multiple stages of intervention, close follow-up, and repeat procedures.
authors.affiliation: UC Irvine Department of Head & Neck Surgery, 101 The City Drive South, Orange, CA 92868, USA; Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 50 E Washington, Chicago, IL 60602, USA.
authors.forename: Benjamin P
authors.initials: BP
authors.lastname: Caughlin
authors.affiliation: UC Irvine Department of Head & Neck Surgery, 101 The City Drive South, Orange, CA 92868, USA.
authors.forename: Christian
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Barnes
authors.affiliation: UC Irvine Department of Head & Neck Surgery, 101 The City Drive South, Orange, CA 92868, USA.
authors.forename: J Stuart
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Nelson
authors.affiliation: UC Irvine Department of Head & Neck Surgery, 101 The City Drive South, Orange, CA 92868, USA. Electronic address: bjwong@uci.edu.
authors.forename: Brian J F
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Wong
mesh_terms: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D000067548:Dermal Fillers / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D009666:Nose / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000628:therapy; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000379:methods; D013256:Steroids / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D000067548:Dermal Fillers; D013256:Steroids
keywords: Facial scar; Laser; Nasal scar; Scar revision; Surgical scar revision