Archive for August, 2014
Louisville Forehead Lift/ Brow Lift Part 1- Goals
Published on August 31, 2014 by Jarrod LittleThe optimal (youthful) appearing forehead and brow are difficult to quantify. In fact, the ideals have changed over time. Years ago, the ideal was based solely on brow position, as there was no good treatment of forehead wrinkles. In that Read More…
Scar Prevention Part 6- To Sum It Up
Published on August 24, 2014 by Jarrod LittleAs we have seen, there are many options for scar treatment and prevention. Many of which are untested or unproven. The choices are: spend hundreds to thousands of dollars on unproven therapies, or, reasonable, cost-effective treatments which can provide excellent Read More…
Scar Prevention Part 5- Snake Oils and The Placebo Effect
Published on August 20, 2014 by Jarrod LittleScar treatment and prevention has been subject to countless untested and unproven therapies. Patients often swear by treatments that are known to have little to no effect. Indeed, good studies have demonstrated both subjective and objective improvement in various diseases, Read More…
Scar Prevention Part 4- Sun Protection
Published on August 16, 2014 by Jarrod LittleA hyperpigmented or red scar is much more noticable than a hypertrophic (raised) or widened scar. Many things can lead to a reddened scar, including infection, wound tension, inflammation, and UV-exposure. Of these things, UV-exposure is one of the only Read More…
Scar Prevention Part 3- Taping
Published on August 12, 2014 by Jarrod LittleSemi-occlusive dressings have been shown in multiple studies to be associated with improved scar appearance. This can be acheived in a variety of ways, most notably, the practice of taping over incisions. The reason taping improves scar appearance is not Read More…
Scar Prevention Part 2- Vitamin E
Published on August 11, 2014 by Jarrod LittleImmediately after I explain the role and alternatives to silicone-based scar preparations, many patients ask about the use of topical Vitamin E. Afterall, most grandmothers swear by it (atleast mine does). Vitamin E is a tocopherol with antioxidant properties. It Read More…
BareFacedTruth.com
Published on August 10, 2014 by Jarrod LittleFinally, a thoughtful and amusing look at untested and unproven skin care products Nerium- Barefacedtruth.com
Scar Prevention Part 1- Silicone Scar Creams
Published on August 10, 2014 by Jarrod LittleWound healing and scar formation is a very complex process. Poor scar healing can result from a variety of factors. Due to the different factors, there is no single therapy that leads to elimination of scarring. Nevertheless, most patients are Read More…