Facial Plastic Surgery Controversies: Keloids

Authors

Kofi Boahene
Anthony E. Brissett
Lamont R. Jones, Henry Ford HealthFollow

Recommended Citation

Boahene K, Brissett AE, and Jones LR. Facial plastic surgery controversies: Keloids Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2018; 26(2):105-112.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

5-1-2018

Publication Title

Facial plastic surgery clinics of North America

Abstract

There are more than 11 million people in the world affected with keloids. Nevertheless, there is a lack of agreement in keloid management. Moreover, keloid research has left gaps in the understanding of its pathogenesis. Six questions are answered by 3 clinical scientists in an attempt to address common keloid controversies.

Medical Subject Headings

Face; Humans; Keloid; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures; Surgery, Plastic

PubMed ID

29636144

Volume

26

Issue

2

First Page

105

Last Page

112