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Visualizing Scar Development Using SCAD Assay - An Ex-situ Skin Scarring Assay
Published on: April 28, 2022
[Improving of scars from temporal and frontal face lifts]
Abstract:
In order to prevent a widening of the frontal and temporal area and to avoid reducing the presence of hair in these areas we practice "W" like incisions at the junction of the scalp and skin. We preserve the deep part of the hair follicules and eliminate tension as we suture the wound. We will demonstrate a technique which is simple and quick allowing us to obtain excellent scars and we discuss its physiology.
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