Special Issue

Topic: Skin Wound Healing and Aesthetic Outcomes

A Special Issue of Plastic and Aesthetic Research

ISSN 2349-6150 (Online) 2347-9264 (Print)

Submission deadline: 20 Mar 2024

Guest Editor(s)

Prof. Roberto Cuomo

Plastic Surgery Unit, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Neuroscience, University of Siena, Siena, Italy.

Guest Editor Assistant(s)

Dr. Alessandra Ceccaroni

Plastic Surgery Unit, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, University of Salerno, Baronissi, Salerno, Italy.

Dr. Paola Pentangelo

Plastic Surgery Unit, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, University of Salerno, Baronissi, Salerno, Italy.

Special Issue Introduction

Wound healing is one of the most complex and important processes in the human body. It involves the spatial and temporal synchronization of a variety of cell types with distinct roles in the phases of hemostasis, inflammation, growth, re-epithelialization, and remodeling. Chronic or non-healing wounds, such as venous and diabetic leg ulcers, complicated by advanced age, poor nutrition, and patients’ comorbidities, represent a significant health and financial burden to individuals and healthcare systems. Although researchers have made strides in comprehending wound healing mechanisms and specific cell functions in wound repair, many underlying pathophysiological processes are still unknown. In this Special Issue, entitled "Skin Wound Healing and Aesthetic Outcomes", we will highlight new knowledge and therapies in cutaneous wound healing from both clinical and experimental studies, such as the use of nanotechnologies, advanced medications, and surgical and regenerative techniques, which will provide a future perspective to interesting and promising approaches.