What question did this study set out to answer?

To synthesize existing evidence on postoperative scar management strategies specifically following facial and neck cosmetic surgery.

August 19, 2026Journal of Craniofacial Surgery

A Narrative Review on Management of Postsurgical Scarring for Facial Cosmetic Procedures

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JGJoao A. Goncalves ACAbigail De Castro SKSofia M. Kone

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Narrative review evaluates scar management modalities in facial cosmetic surgery, suggesting multimodal approaches targeting inflammation and remodeling optimize aesthetic outcomes.

Key Points

To synthesize existing evidence on postoperative scar management strategies specifically following facial and neck cosmetic surgery.
Conducted a narrative review evaluating multiple scar management modalities, including silicone products, injectables, biologics, laser and energy devices, microneedling, radiotherapy, and surgical techniques.
Assessed literature focusing on post-surgical scarring in facial and neck cosmetic surgery populations.
Literature is primarily concentrated on silicone-based products, botulinum toxin, and nonablative laser therapies, while interventions like pressure therapy, antimetabolites, and vascular lasers remain understudied in facial cosmetic cohorts.
Current clinical practice increasingly relies on multimodal regimens targeting inflammation, mechanotransduction, and aberrant collagen remodeling, though evidence is limited by high heterogeneity in study design, treatment protocols, and outcome measures.

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Goncalves et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a85643903308d306e2d7dd0 https://doi.org/10.1097/scs.0000000000013306

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August 19, 2026Journal of Craniofacial Surgery

A Narrative Review on Management of Postsurgical Scarring for Facial Cosmetic Procedures

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Authors

JGJoao A. Goncalves ACAbigail De Castro SKSofia M. Kone

Discussion

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Overview

Narrative review evaluates scar management modalities in facial cosmetic surgery, suggesting multimodal approaches targeting inflammation and remodeling optimize aesthetic outcomes.

Key Points

To synthesize existing evidence on postoperative scar management strategies specifically following facial and neck cosmetic surgery.
Conducted a narrative review evaluating multiple scar management modalities, including silicone products, injectables, biologics, laser and energy devices, microneedling, radiotherapy, and surgical techniques.
Assessed literature focusing on post-surgical scarring in facial and neck cosmetic surgery populations.
Literature is primarily concentrated on silicone-based products, botulinum toxin, and nonablative laser therapies, while interventions like pressure therapy, antimetabolites, and vascular lasers remain understudied in facial cosmetic cohorts.
Current clinical practice increasingly relies on multimodal regimens targeting inflammation, mechanotransduction, and aberrant collagen remodeling, though evidence is limited by high heterogeneity in study design, treatment protocols, and outcome measures.

Cite This Study

Goncalves et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a85643903308d306e2d7dd0 https://doi.org/10.1097/scs.0000000000013306

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