Reliable and Convenient Method for the Fixation of Hair on Scalp or Eyebrow for Scar Revision.
- Author:
Jae Hee PARK
1
;
Kap Sung OH
Author Information
1. Department of Plastic Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. kapsung.oh@samsung.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Scalp;
Eyebrows;
Cicatrix
- MeSH:
Adhesives;
Bandages;
Cicatrix*;
Eyebrows*;
Hair*;
Humans;
Scalp*
- From:Journal of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
2005;32(5):671-673
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Difficulties with intraoperative fixation of hair or eyebrow sometimes occur because of displacement or dislodgment of hair during surgery. So we have found that the simple application of a small transparent adhesive disposable dressing, such as Tegaderm(R) or OpSite Flexigrid(R), can prevent this. One of the advantages of this technique, compared with stapler fixation of the hair, is that it does not cause local trauma. An OpSite Flexigrid(R)or Tegaderm(R) is placed such that it covers both the scar and operation site hair. The hair or eyebrow were easily, quickly, and firmly positioned even on the nonshaved scalp. The technique seems to have no drawbacks, and when the Tegaderm(R) or Opsite Flexigrid(R) is removed, patient experiences little discomfort. We have never seen an allergic or direct traumatic cutaneous response following the use of these materials.
