Diagnosis and treatment of postoperative complications after skin resurfacing

P N Demas; J B Bridenstine

doi:10.1016/s0278-2391(99)90826-1

Diagnosis and treatment of postoperative complications after skin resurfacing

J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 1999 Jul;57(7):837-41. doi: 10.1016/s0278-2391(99)90826-1.

Authors

P N Demas¹, J B Bridenstine

Affiliation

¹ Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, PA 15261, USA.

PMID: 10416632
DOI: 10.1016/s0278-2391(99)90826-1

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.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Chemexfoliation / adverse effects*
Cicatrix / etiology
Dermabrasion / adverse effects*
Ectropion / etiology
Erythema / etiology
Face / surgery*
Facial Dermatoses / diagnosis
Facial Dermatoses / etiology*
Facial Dermatoses / therapy
Humans
Laser Therapy / adverse effects*
Pigmentation Disorders / etiology
Pruritus / etiology
Surgical Wound Infection / etiology
Wound Healing