Wound management is an important consideration in surgical and non-surgical aesthetic practice. Effective wound healing is vital for optimising both functional and aesthetic outcomes. Poor wound healing can lead to contracture and loss of function of a muscle/ joint.1 Wounds with poor aesthetic outcomes can cause significant psychological distress and secondary psycho-social burden,2 while chronic wound management can carry a large economic drain.3 In aesthetic practice, wounds are an important consideration prior to any procedure as, although the underlying treatment may be effective, poor wound formation could lead to overall worse aesthetic outcome and patient dissatisfaction.
Increasing aesthetic standards and a deeper understanding of the physiology of wound healing have pushed for the development of novel wound management techniques which we will explore in this article. Whether…
