Biomedical Engineering Reference
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Figure 9.23
(
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) Hypertrophic scarring of the left cheek following dermabrasion. (
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) Flattening of the hypertrophic scars is seen after 12 treatments with intrale-
sional 5-FU (5 mg/cc) performed at 1- to 4-week intervals.
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Figure 9.24
(
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) Widespread disfi guring hypertrophic scars developed following a Portrait plasma procedure during which the skin was overheated. (
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resolution of the hypertrophic nature of the scars has been achieved through the use of intralesional 5-FU, the V-beam Perfecta and Fraxel Re:Store.
