Journal Reviews

Laser in the management of burn scars

1 April 2018 | | General Plastic Surgery | Ablative laser, Burn scars, Contracture, Hypertrophic scars, Laser treatment, Non-ablative laser

This article systematically reviews the use of laser therapy in burn scar management. A search of the literature revealed 51 relevant studies that were referenced in this review. It starts with a nice introduction outlining the effects of burns scars...

Autologous fat grafting does not improve burn scar appearance

1 August 2017 | | General Plastic Surgery | Fat graft, Stem cells, Burn scar, Scar management

Fat grafting procedure has had a surge in popularity in more recent times. This procedure has been used for many different treatments including management of scars, correction of contour deformities, breast augmentation and facial rejuvenation. However, prospective randomised studies of...

Selection of full thickness skin graft donor site influences extent of contraction

1 February 2017 | | General Plastic Surgery | Burn surgery, Cicatrix, Burn scar contracture, Full thickness skin graft, Skin grafting

Full thickness skin grafts (FTSG) remain a standard reconstructive option in burns surgery, resulting in lesser secondary contracture and improved cosmesis compared to split skin grafts. Although the recipient site is known to influence contraction, the role of the donor...