J Korean Soc Plast Reconstr Surg.  2005 Sep;32(5):671-673.

Reliable and Convenient Method for the Fixation of Hair on Scalp or Eyebrow for Scar Revision

• Park JH
• Oh KS

Abstract

Difficulties with intraoperative fixation of hair or eyebrow sometimes occur because of displacement or dislodgment of hair during surgery. So we have found that the simple application of a small transparent adhesive disposable dressing, such as Tegaderm(R) or OpSite Flexigrid(R), can prevent this. One of the advantages of this technique, compared with stapler fixation of the hair, is that it does not cause local trauma. An OpSite Flexigrid(R)or Tegaderm(R) is placed such that it covers both the scar and operation site hair. The hair or eyebrow were easily, quickly, and firmly positioned even on the nonshaved scalp. The technique seems to have no drawbacks, and when the Tegaderm(R) or Opsite Flexigrid(R) is removed, patient experiences little discomfort. We have never seen an allergic or direct traumatic cutaneous response following the use of these materials.

Keyword

Scalp; Eyebrows; Cicatrix

MeSH Terms

Adhesives
Bandages
Cicatrix*
Eyebrows*
Hair*
Humans
Scalp*
Adhesives