Primary cleft lip repair leads to cleft scar formation. The resulting scar often undergoes hypertrophy, which negatively affects facial esthetics, function, and the patient's mental health. Aims: The systematic review presented here was carried out to answer the following question: What cleft lip scar management options exist and how effective ...

The topical application of SPMs as a therapeutic adjunct after cleft lip repair surgery has the potential to limit fibrosis and scarring and promote scar remodeling. SPMs are safe and already approved for human use in different applications.

The current study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of microneedling in improving the flexibility and thickness of the cleft lip scar as one of the conservative techniques in the management of postoperative scars.

2020年12月8日 · Postoperative scarring is a common cause of patient dissatisfaction. The goal of cleft lip surgery is to close the lip, provide optimal function in terms of speech, mastication, dental protection, breathing and feeding, and provide an aesthetically pleasing facial scar.

2020年12月8日 · Cleft lip scars influence lip, philtrum, and nose aesthetics. In secondary lip correction, cleft surgeons typically make use of the Rose–Thompson effect, one or multiple Z-plasties, or a combination of these strategies.

2012年7月26日 · Hypertrophic scar (HTS) formation is a postoperative complication of cleft lip repair and may often require surgical revision. The pathogenesis of hypertrophic scars is not clear and much of our understanding is from anecdotal, clinical experience. Normal wound healing progresses through well recognized and refined phases.

2024年11月27日 · Current studies are controversial on the optimal treatment of postoperative scar treatment by cleft lip. Our objective is to elucidate the therapeutic effect of CO2 laser on postoperative cleft lip scar treatment. A systematic review was performed and reported according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses.

Botulinum toxin type A (BTA) can be used to create a temporary paralysis of the orbicularis muscle during the healing phase. This may lead to better scar formation after a cleft lip repair. Method: The present prospective randomized control trial enrolled 28 infants with unilateral cleft lip undergoing primary lip repair. They were randomized ...

2024年9月30日 · Cleft lip scars, arising from congenital conditions or corrective surgeries, pose unique challenges in scar management, necessitating interventions that balance efficacy with minimally invasive approaches. Laser therapy, with its ability to precisely target scar tissue, has garnered attention for its potential to address hypertrophic scars.

2020年5月27日 · Primary cleft lip repair leads to cleft scar formation. The resulting scar often undergoes hypertrophy, which negatively affects facial esthetics, function, and the patient's mental health. The systematic review presented here was carried out to answer the following question: What cleft lip scar management options exist and how effective are they?