What Researchers Did
Researchers evaluated a new surgical method involving keloid skin flap retention and resurfacing in 45 patients with facial keloids treated between January 2013 and January 2016.
What They Found
Of the 45 patients, 32 were cured and seven were partially cured, resulting in an 88.9% efficacy rate. Furthermore, 38 patients (84.4%) reported satisfaction with the esthetic outcome.
What This Means for Canadian Patients
This novel surgical approach could offer Canadian patients with facial keloids an effective treatment option that also prioritizes aesthetic results. It may lead to improved outcomes for individuals seeking solutions for challenging facial keloid lesions.
Canadian Relevance
This study was conducted outside of Canada and does not have a direct Canadian connection.
Study Limitations
Limitations include a relatively small sample size of 45 patients and a short follow-up period of only 12 months.