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Face and Neck Pilomatricoma Excision Using an Endoscope-Assisted Hairline Approach.
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Abstract
Objective: Traditional transcutaneous approaches for pilomatricoma excision in the face and neck are effective but often leave conspicuous scars that compromise cosmetic outcomes. We aimed to evaluate a refined endoscope-assisted hairline approach that uses a concealed scalp incision and enhanced endoscopic visualization to improve esthetic results while maintaining surgical efficacy. Study Design: Prospective observational study. Setting: Dankook University School of Medicine, Korea. Methods: Fifty patients with benign pilomatricomas of the face and neck were prospectively enrolled and allocated into two groups. Group A (n = 25) underwent the refined endoscope-assisted hairline approach, whereas Group B (n = 25) received the conventional transcutaneous approach. Clinical data including operative time and postoperative complications were recorded. Cosmetic outcomes were objectively evaluated using standardized photographic documentation and patient satisfaction scores collected at 3 and 12 months postoperatively. Results: The mean operative time was significantly longer in Group A compared to Group B ( Conclusion: The refined endoscope-assisted hairline approach is a safe and highly effective technique for pilomatricoma excision in cosmetically sensitive facial and neck regions. This innovative method offers significant improvements in esthetic outcomes without compromising safety, representing a distinct advance over conventional methods.
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