Abstract
Scarring is a natural process of healing after damage to the skin that extends to
the reticular dermis. While some scars may be socially acceptable, even admirable,
scars of the face can be viewed as disfiguring or ugly. Minimizing the appearance
of facial scars and optimizing their cosmetic outcome ideally begin before surgery
or, in the cause of trauma, at the initial reconstruction. Even when there has been
poor initial healing, a scar's appearance can be improved. Herein, we review conservative,
medical, and surgical therapies to improve the appearance of facial scars.
Keywords
facial scars - scar management - LASER - skin resurfacing
