Skin Care and Adjuvant Techniques Pre and Post Facial Surgery

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Abstract

The quest for facial rejuvenation has been going on since the beginning of time. Looking good and attractive has become, more than ever, the wish of patients. Modern facial rejuvenation surgery offers patients a wide range of possibilities, including dermatologic treatments which are able to improve skin condition, as well as enhancing and maintaining the final surgical result. In this chapter the ideal skin care treatment before and after facial surgery will be discussed. In addition to the skin care program, other current techniques such as microdermabrasion, the light chemical peel, and carboxytherapy are offered to supplement this treatment. These supplemental techniques are non-ablative, offer additional contributions to the final skin quality, and achieve excellent results without the need for recovery time.

Keywords

Topical Agent Azelaic Acid Kojic Acid Skin Treatment Acne Scar 
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Authors and Affiliations

  1. 1.Pear Tree CottageCambridgeUK
  2. 2.Department of DermatologyDermatology in Private PracticeSão PauloBrazil

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