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Diagnosis and treatment of postoperative complications after skin resurfacing.

PMID 10416632 · Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons · 1999 · DOI 10.1016/s0278-2391(99)90826-1

Authors: P N Demas; J B Bridenstine

Abstract

Chemical peel, dermabrasion, and laser skin resurfacing are alternative methods to achieve skin resurfacing for reconstructive or cosmetic applications. The potential postoperative complications are similar with all of these techniques. These postoperative complications and their therapy are reviewed.

Chemexfoliation; Cicatrix; Dermabrasion; Ectropion; Erythema; Face; Facial Dermatoses; Humans; Laser Therapy; Pigmentation Disorders; Pruritus; Surgical Wound Infection; Wound Healing

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P N Demas; J B Bridenstine. Diagnosis and treatment of postoperative complications after skin resurfacing. Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (1999). PMID 10416632. DOI 10.1016/s0278-2391(99)90826-1.