Scar Management – ECAB

Scar Revision and Management by Niti Khunger and Anil Ganjoo provides a comprehensive overview of modern strategies for treating various types of scars, including post-acne scars, hypertrophic scars, keloids, and striae (stretch marks). The book emphasizes the complexity of scar management, highlighting that no single treatment is universally effective and that combination therapies are often necessary for optimal outcomes. It also addresses the evolving molecular understanding of scars, which may guide the development of future targeted therapies, and stresses the importance of patient counseling to align expectations with achievable results.

Key Features

• Covers a wide spectrum of scar types: post-acne scars, hypertrophic scars, keloids, and striae
• Discusses pathophysiology and molecular basis of scars to inform treatment strategies
• Explores current treatment modalities, including:
• Intralesional steroids and anti-metabolites - Cryosurgery
• Chemical peels - Fractional lasers - Collagen induction therapy
• Highlights minimally invasive procedures and their growing role in scar management
• Provides guidance on combination therapy for complex or mixed scar types
• Emphasizes patient counseling and managing realistic expectations regarding outcomes
• Focuses on latest innovations and techniques in scar prevention and treatment for aesthetic practice

Product Details

• ASIN ‏ : ‎ B008IUBHVA
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 12, 2013
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-8131231715