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2. Silicone gel sheeting - Wikipedia

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   The beneficial effects of silicone gel sheeting on the treatment and prevention of these two scars have been confirmed. [10] Since most patients develop hypertrophic and keloid scars within 3 months after surgery or injury, the silicone gel sheeting therapy should be started in the early repair phase to achieve an optimal therapeutic effect.

3. Skin grafting - Wikipedia

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   A full-thickness skin graft is more risky, in terms of the body accepting the skin, yet it leaves only a scar line on the donor section, similar to a Cesarean-section scar. In the case of full-thickness skin grafts, the donor section will often heal much more quickly than the injury and causes less pain than a partial-thickness skin graft.

4. Tissue expansion - Wikipedia

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   Skin expansion is a common surgical procedure to grow extra skin through controlled mechanical overstretch. It creates skin that matches the color, texture, and thickness of the surrounding tissue, while minimizing scars and risk of rejection. [1] When skin is stretched beyond its physiological limit, mechanotransduction pathways

5. Z-plasty - Wikipedia

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   Z-plasty is a versatile plastic surgery technique that is used to improve the functional and cosmetic appearance of scars. It can elongate a contracted scar or rotate the scar tension line. It can elongate a contracted scar or rotate the scar tension line.

6. Graft (surgery) - Wikipedia

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   Skin grafting – often used to treat skin loss due to a wound, burn, infection, or surgery. In the case of damaged skin, it is removed, and new skin is grafted in its place. Skin grafting can reduce the course of treatment and hospitalization needed, and can also improve function and appearance. There are two types of skin grafts: Split ...

7. Wound healing - Wikipedia

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   Timing is important to wound healing. Critically, the timing of wound re-epithelialization can decide the outcome of the healing. [11] If the epithelization of tissue over a denuded area is slow, a scar will form over many weeks, or months; [12] [13] If the epithelization of a wounded area is fast, the healing will result in regeneration.

8. Dr. Jeff Hersh addresses cause, effects and complications of ...

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   Acute GvHD usually affects the skin, gastrointestinal (GI) tract, liver and/or other organs, and may cause rashes (often red, itchy and/or painful), liver dysfunction, GI symptoms (like nausea ...

9. Injectable filler - Wikipedia

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   Injectable filler is a special type of substance made for injections into connective tissues, such as skin, cartilage or even bone, for cosmetic or medical purposes.The most common application of injectable fillers is to change one's facial appearance, but they also are used to reduce symptoms of osteoarthritis, treat tendon or ligament injuries, support bone and gum regeneration, and for ...