SILICONE THERMOPLASTIC SPLINTING(SILON-STS ) FOR PROBLEMED SCARS.
- Author:
Sang Eun LEE
;
Jin Sik BURM
;
Chul Hoon CHUNG
;
Suk Joon OH
- Publication Type:Original Article
- MeSH:
Cicatrix*;
Cicatrix, Hypertrophic;
Exanthema;
Fungi;
Humans;
Keloid;
Photography;
Prospective Studies;
Pruritus;
Silicones*;
Splints
- From:Journal of the Korean Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
1999;5(2):252-257
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
A prospective study was done to evaulate the dfficacy of Silon-STS application on problemed scars. Silon-STS is one of various methods for the treatment of problemed scar. It is supplied in flat sheets composed of inner silicone layer and outer acrylic plate. It was pre-heated with an gas lighter and shaped over a mold of the anatomical region to be splinted. Silon-STS had been applied to 45 patients with hypertrophic scar, trapdoor, scar, irregular elevated scar, and keloid for 2 to 6 months. Color changes and thickness of the scars were evaluated by serial photography. Customory forming techniques to shape Sion-STS followed by trimming and strap attachment can also be used. The results have been successful in 43 cases(96%). Skin rash, pruritis were complained by two patients. Silon-STS application has been an effective method for the treatment of problemed scars in our experience.
