title: Management of Forehead Scars.
abstract: This article provides an overview of scar management within the forehead region. It addresses the unique challenges specific to the treatment of forehead wounds. A logical, stepwise approach is used. A subsite based treatment algorithm is provided along with a review of current best practices. Pertinent case examples are included for demonstration purposes.
authors.affiliation: Division of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University, 925 Chestnut Street, 7th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA. Electronic address: Ryan.Heffelfinger@jefferson.edu.
authors.forename: Ryan
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Heffelfinger
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University, 925 Chestnut Street, 6th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA.
authors.forename: Akshay
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Sanan
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University, 925 Chestnut Street, 6th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA.
authors.forename: Lucas M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Bryant
mesh_terms: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D003869:Dermabrasion; D000067548:Dermal Fillers / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005151:Facial Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D005546:Forehead; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D009465:Neuromuscular Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D000067548:Dermal Fillers; D009465:Neuromuscular Agents; D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A
keywords: Eyebrow; Facial plastic surgery; Filler; Forehead; Laser; Reconstruction; Scars; Wound healing