A Technique for Control of Hypertrophic Scarring in the Central Region of the Face

Ward, Robert S.; Reddy, Rajiv; Lundy, Cindy; Brockway, C; Saffle, J. R.; Schnebly, W A

doi:10.1097/00004630-199105000-00012

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“…The rigid masks and chin pieces allow for pressure perpendicular to the face and increased pressure over concave areas (chin area, lips, etc.). They are less conspicuous than hoods and are thus more easily accepted 16 –20 . Rigid pressure therapy also makes pressure possible on areas that are difficult to press with garments (gluteus fold, upper and inner thigh, face, thorax, neck).…”

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Pressure therapy to treat burn scars

Roques¹

2002

Wound Repair Regeneration

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Pressure therapy to treat burn scars

Roques¹

2002

Wound Repair Regeneration

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“…The fabrication process includes the formation of a negative and positive plaster mold, respectively, after which a transparent thermoplastic sheet is heated and molded over the positive plaster mold. 2,7 In recent years, however, non-contact scanning of the face and three-dimensional (3D) printing of the mask have been developed and have become more attractive, as it is, in particular, more convenient and less burdensome for children. 5,[8][9][10] With the help of specialized software, the model obtained by 3D scanning can be adjusted, and a mask can be printed by a 3D printing machine.…”

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Clinical effects of transparent facial pressure masks

Kant

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Kerckhove

et al. 2019

Prosthetics &Amp; Orthotics International

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Background: Severe facial hypertrophic scars are known to severely impact emotional well-being. Pressure therapy by means of transparent face masks has been used for almost 40 years, but evidence about the clinical effects remains sparse. Objectives: To provide a summary on the efficacy of transparent face masks in the treatment of facial hypertrophic scars. Methods: A literature search was conducted in PubMed, MEDLINE, and Cochrane databases through 1 January 2018. Articles describing the clinical effects of facial pressure therapy for remodeling the face after trauma or surgery with a validated tool were included. This review included studies of participants treated with facial hypertrophic scars, both minors and adults. Results: Three articles involving 33 patients were selected for inclusion. Two studies described statistically significant improvement in facial scars measured by durometer, ultrasound, and the Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS). Conclusions: Facial pressure masks have been shown to deliver significant improvement in facial scars, measured by both subjective and objective tools. However, only three studies could be included in this literature review. Also, because of considerable limitations of the studies, it remains difficult to draw substantial conclusions about the efficacy of transparent face masks. Clinical relevance This literature review provides a summary of the current evidence on the subjectively and objectively measured clinical effects of transparent face masks in the treatment of facial scars, highlighting the need for further research on this topic.

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