Kosin Medical Journal

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Postoperative scar management: Jinyong Shin, Yoonsoo Kim, Hongil Kim, Jinhyung Park, Hyungsuk Yi; Received March 24, 2025 Accepted June 5, 2025 Published online June 20, 2025; DOI: https://doi.org/10.7180/kmj.25.107 [Epub ahead of print]

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Abstract PDF PubReader ePub: Postoperative scars inevitably occur after surgical procedures and can impact both aesthetic and functional aspects of healing. With advancements in medical research, various strategies have been developed to prevent and manage surgical scars. This review explores mechanisms of wound healing, the classification of postoperative scars, and the latest approaches in scar prevention and treatment. The wound healing process consists of the following phases: hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and maturation. Understanding this process is essential for effective scar management. Factors such as tension, infection, and individual patient characteristics can influence scar formation. Preventive strategies, including optimal suture techniques, taping methods, silicone therapy, and corticosteroid injections, have demonstrated significant benefits in minimizing scar severity. Additionally, advanced treatments such as laser therapy and surgical scar revision techniques, including Z-plasty and W-plasty, offer effective solutions for improving established scars. Relaxed skin tension lines in surgical planning also play a crucial role in minimizing scar prominence. Evidence suggests that a multidisciplinary approach that integrates prevention and treatment modalities can optimize wound healing and improve patient outcomes. Implementing these evidence-based strategies can significantly improve postoperative scar management, ultimately enhancing both functional and cosmetic results for patients.

Fat embolism syndrome: a review in cosmetic surgery: Hongil Kim, Bommie Florence Seo, Gregory Randolph Dean Evans; Kosin Med J. 2024;39(3):169-178. Published online September 25, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.7180/kmj.24.126

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The growing popularity of cosmetic procedures such as liposuction and fat grafting has been accompanied by a rise in associated side effects. Among these, fat embolism syndrome stands out as a potential complication that sometimes has critical consequences. It is important to recognize that fat embolism affects organs through distinct mechanisms from those involved with other types of embolisms. Early diagnosis is crucial. Unfortunately, no effective treatments have been established for this condition. Therefore, starting with a more detailed categorization of diagnoses, developing new treatment methods for each subtype is essential.

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