Treatment of pitted scars: punch transplant technique.

Abstract

This paper describes an operation for treatment of pitted scars of the face. After local anesthesia, the pitted scar is removed by a cutaneous punch. Donor grafts are obtained from the postauricular skin and held in place using a Steri-Strip or other method. The graft is placed so that it will be level or slightly elevated. The dressing is removed at 2 days and the graft site is cleaned with hydrogen peroxide. After 3 to 4 weeks, the area is levelled by a dermabrasion or other technique. Expected results and complications are discussed.