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Optimal elective scalp incision design.

J L Frodel1, D Mabrie

  • 1Division of Otolaryngology, Department of Surgery, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, NM 87131-5341, USA.

Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery : Official Journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
|October 3, 1999
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Geometric scalp incisions improve scar appearance in maxillofacial surgery. This technique makes scars less noticeable than traditional linear incisions, especially when widened.

Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Craniofacial Surgery
  • Surgical Techniques

Background:

  • Elective scalp incisions are standard in upper cranial maxillofacial surgery and for harvesting calvarial bone grafts.
  • Linear scalp incisions can result in more visible scars, particularly when widened.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the cosmetic outcome of geometric pattern scalp incisions compared to traditional linear incisions.

Main Methods:

  • A review of 16 consecutive patients who underwent elective scalp incisions using a geometric pattern.
  • Comparison of scar visibility between geometric and traditional linear incisions.

Main Results:

  • Geometric pattern incisions generally result in less noticeable scars than linear incisions.

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  • This improvement in visibility is especially pronounced in cases of scar widening.

    • Conclusions:

    • Geometric incisions offer a cosmetic advantage over linear incisions for elective scalp approaches in craniofacial surgery.
    • The geometric pattern technique is recommended for improving scar appearance.