Current and Future Developments in Wound Healing

Abstract

Poor wound healing on the face and neck can lead to significant morbidity and dissatisfaction in facial plastic surgery. With current advances in wound healing management and commercially available biologic and tissue-engineered products, there are several options available to optimize acute wound healing and treat delayed or chronic wounds. This article summarizes some of the key principals and recent developments in wound healing research in addition to potential future advancements in the field of soft tissue wound healing.

Keywords

wound healing - delayed healing - chronic wounds - hypertrophic scar - tissue-engineered skin

Publikationsverlauf

Artikel online veröffentlicht:
12. Juni 2023

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