ANATOMIC RUBBER STAMPS OF THE FACE AND BODY TO DOCUMENT PROCEDURES IN DERMATOLOGICAL SURGERY - ONE PICTURE IS WORTH A 1000 WORDS

Abstract. Representations of the anatomic surface location of cutaneous lesions and the surgical procedures performed on these lesions can be transferred to the medical charts using simple anatomic rubber stamps (ARS) of the body. The technique is exemplified with symbols to represent surgical excision, chemical face peel, dermabrasion, micrographic surgery, and the harvesting of flaps and grafts. ARS are also useful in liposuction surgery, punch grafts for pitted facial scars, hair transplantation, sclerotherapy, laser surgery, and other cosmetic dermatologic procedures. ARS are particularly valuable in micrographic surgery for skin cancer because they help document the depth and breadth of cancer invasion and aid in the follow‐up of recurrent skin cancer, especially when defects are reconstructed. 1990 American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, Inc.