HSC Section 3 - Trauma, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine

Wong et al

Fig. 6. ( A ) Early result following STSG to fourth-degree scalp burn after lawn mower rollover. ( B ) The second round of tissue expansion. Two expanders were placed each time. ( C ) Final hairline result. Note the whorl pattern of the hair.

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Eyelash grafting has also had some limited suc- cess. When hair restoration is not elected, simple tattoo of the skin of the hairline, eyebrow or eyeliner may camouflage the sparseness of hair regrowth.

In the acute phase, facial burn principles are similar to those of general burn surgery. Airway se- curity and early nutrition are paramount. It is vital

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