Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.]
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Atrophic scars of the forehead can result from various pathologic processes including morphea en coup de sabre as well as trauma. A variety of surgical techniques can be used to correct these atrophic scars. ⋯ En bloc autologous dermal fat grafting appears to be a safe technique that provides excellent cosmetic results for the correction of small to medium depressed scars of the forehead.
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Digital photography is emerging as a standard method of documenting preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative results in the clinical setting. While hard copies of these electronic images can be quickly and easily generated on color laser or inkjet printers, there are times when it is necessary to generate a true photographic print of an image, either for insurance documentation or to meet the publication requirements of a peer-reviewed journal. Standard inkjet and laser printers are unable to generate true photographic prints. ⋯ While color laser or inkjet printers allow physicians to generate their own hard copies of electronic patient images, photographic quality images are at times needed to satisfy requirements for insurance documentation or publication in peer-reviewed journals. Use of on-line service bureaus is the most cost-effective way that we have found to obtain high-quality photographic color or black-and-white prints from electronically stored patient images.