“Vitriolage” or throwing acid on a person, usually a young girl or young woman, is a dastardly act committed to totally disfigure the young woman’s face. The effects on the beautiful face are grave and long lasting.
Thick scars and pigmentations are the main issues as far as cosmetic aspect is concerned. Precious little could be done till now before the arrival of lasers.
Using various peeling and non-peeling lasers to address the main two problems of hypertrophic scarring and pigmentation, results in improvement in the face.
It is a staged treatment regimen. Multiple sittings are planned. Simultaneous cream treatment, pressure garment and silicone treatment may continue.