Successful Correction of Depressed Scars of the Forehead Secondary to Trauma and Morphea en coup de sabre by en bloc Autologous Dermal Fat Graft

Abstract

BACKGROUND: 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. OBJECTIVE: Soft tissue augmentation for correction of atrophic scars of the forehead using en bloc autologous dermal fat graft. METHODS: Use of en bloc autologous dermal fat graft harvested from the hip and inserted into a pocket created under the atrophic scar in two patients with depressed scars of the forehead. RESULTS: Overcorrection of the scars with en bloc autologous dermal fat grafts resulted in the treated areas becoming level with the adjacent skin within 3 months. Follow-up for a period of 12 months showed a perfectly level and stable graft with no further resorption. CONCLUSION: 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.