Scar revision is a well-established procedure, but the achievement of satisfying long-term results may present a challenge. An appropriate initial management of wounds is of importance, since it has a role in determining the degree of revision required postoperatively. In addition to the conventional treatment and maturation of the scar tissue, a combination of procedures are now available which may alter the appearance of the final scar. Scar revision, followed by wound care that consists of silastic sheeting, steroid injection, and laser skin resurfacing with carbon dioxide laser (CO2), may be used as adjuncts to achieve camouflage of facial scars. Two case reports are presented to document the procedure, followed by treatment evaluation and protocol.

Isolated zygomatic arch fractures account for approximately 10% of all zygoma fractures. Numerous techniques have been described to reduce these fractures using a variety of approaches. Successful reductions are often difficult to evaluate clinically because of the great amount of swelling that often accompanies these fractures. Postoperative radiographs are often the only way to assess the adequacy of the reduction. This article describes a technique that uses the C-Arm to quickly and accurately evaluate the reduction intraoperatively so that appropriate corrections can be made. A case report of a patient who suffered multiple orthopedic injuries and a w-shaped depressed fracture of the left zygomatic arch is presented. The C-Arm can obviate the need for intraoperative radiographs that, due to technician and film processing delays, add significantly to operative time.