Autologous Smashed Dermal Graft with Epidermal Re-closure: Modified Technique for Acne Scars.
Conventional technique of dermal grafting for acne scars where the source of filler material used is the patient's own dermis requires longer surgical time, recovery period and can result in unsightly scars at the donor area. Hence, it is not suitable for treating a larger number of scars. Furthermore, these dermal grafts are firm and cannot be contoured to fit all types of acne scars. Occurrence of epidermal cyst and secondary infection is another complication if epidermis is not completely removed. Enzymatic techniques need trypsinisation which is expensive and requires laboratory facilities.
Department of Dermatology, Rajarajeswari Medical College and Hospital, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Umashankar
U
Nagaraju
Department of Dermatology, Rajarajeswari Medical College and Hospital, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Mahesh K
MK
Chikkaiah
Department of Dermatology, Rajarajeswari Medical College and Hospital, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Belliappa P
BP
Raju
Department of Dermatology, Rajarajeswari Medical College and Hospital, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Priyanka
P
Agarwal
Acne scars; box scars; rolling scars; smashed dermal graft; subcision