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Keloid tissue represents an abnormal proliferation of fibroblasts, typically resulting from skin injury. These lesions can lead to significant physiological dysfunction and aesthetic concerns, particularly when located on the face. Traditional treatments, such as intralesional injections, laser therapy, and surgical excision, have shown limited efficacy and are associated with high recurrence rates.

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The Surgical Repair of an Avulsion Dog Bite and Scar Revision in Highly Melanated Skin: A Case Report.

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November 2024

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Middletown Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery, Middletown, USA.

Dog bites are one of the most common injuries in the United States, with varying presentations such as avulsion injuries and lacerations, and they range from a single bite to multiple bites in a victim. The severity of the dog bite is often the biggest factor in determining the treatment course. This report discusses the treatment of a 60-year-old male with severe facial avulsion trauma from a dog bite.

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Incisionless Otoplasty: Current State of the Art.

Facial Plast Surg

December 2024

Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.

Prominent ears, also known as prominauris, inflict psychological distress and suffering on both children and adults. Otoplasty has become one of the most common aesthetic operations due to its high prevalence and significant impact on patients. Various surgical techniques for otoplasty have been documented and developed over time.

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Adverse effects associated with the irresponsible use of phenol peeling: literature review.

Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol

February 2025

Department of Oral Surgery, Stomatology, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology, Bauru School Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Bauru, Brazil.

Carbolic acid or phenol is considered a chemical agent that produces intense facial rejuvenation when used correctly, however, solutions containing this substance are dangerous and their action must be controlled. The aim of this study was to collect information on the adverse effects of the use of phenolic compounds for facial esthetic purposes. Phenol promotes the denaturation and coagulation of epidermal keratin proteins, deep chemical peels carried out with phenol, when well indicated and properly conducted, produce incomparable results, however, the ignorant use of these solutions can produce ectropion, keloids, and unsightly scars on the face and neck, in addition, systemic absorption is related to hepatorenal and cardiac toxicity.

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