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FACIAL LACERATIONS
FFAACCIIAALL LLAACCEERRAATTIIOONNSSThe face has several unique properties that dictate the choice of treat-ment after injury. This chapter describes basic principles for the treat-ment of FACIAL wounds as well as treatment recommendations forinjuries involving specific areas of the PPrrooppeerrttiieess ooff FFaacciiaall LLaacceerraattiioonnssCosmetic ConcernsAlthough most people do not want an unsightly scar anywhere on thebody, they are especially concerned about scars on their face. Thus, pri-mary closure, which usually results in the least noticeable scar, is thepreferred treatment for most FACIAL LACERATIONS . Fortunately, because ofthe laxity of FACIAL skin, most wounds can be repaired primarily unlessthey have significant tissue loss or tissue Blood Supply and CirculationThe skin of the face has a more abundant blood supply compared withother areas of the body.
146 Practical Plastic Surgery for Nonsurgeons Initial Care The initial care of a facial wound is the same as the care applied to any wound. As explained in chapter 6, “Evaluation of an Acute Wound,”
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