Facial reconstructive surgery burn victim sample

Head and Neck Surg. Expanded skin from neck used to replace the scars in mandibular region Fig. She attended psychotherapy and physical therapy, as well as, developed many wonderful friendships with her classmates at school. Permanent tarsorrhaphy was used until the skin graft took Fig. Table 1 Techniques for use in acute phase of scar maturation to diminish reconstructive needs Essential procedures—Although they are not urgent since no important structure or the patient's overall health is challenged, essential procedures may, if performed early, improve the patient's final appearance and rehabilitation. Unsightly scars mature over time, and, with the help of pressure and splints, many of them do not require surgery once the acute phase of scar maturation is over.

The microstomia and nostril rims were released immediately and the patient used nostril retainers for six months. Instead, composite scalp grafts can be used for this process, although some hair follicles may be lost in the transfer process. Case 8 This year-old man had a severely deformed face as a result of chemical burns. Reconstruction of the face by means of the angle-rotation flaps. A team approach", Artz C. For ear reconstruction the best results were obtained by costal cartilage frames covered by temporal fascia with skin grafts as a one-stage procedure Case 9.

After a certain time the scars may become less prominent, thus reducing the need for reconstructive procedures. However, his facial muscles are still weak. Reconstructing the burned face. Surgical options consist mainly of scar release procedures. Your surgeon to conduct a complete physical examination.