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Beveled Incisions: What is the Evidence?
Shelby Brown1, Michael Mirmanesh2, Ping Song3
1Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
|February 25, 2018
Summary
Beveling surgical incisions improves scar appearance and promotes hair regrowth. The ideal angle for beveled incisions ranges from 10° to 45°, though more research is needed.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Dermatology
- Wound Healing
Background:
- Aesthetic surgeons often believe beveled incisions enhance scar appearance.
- Limited scientific literature currently supports this belief due to scarce studies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review the aesthetic benefits of beveled incisions.
- To identify optimal angles for beveled incisions.
- To provide a comprehensive discussion for surgeons.
Main Methods:
- A systematic literature search was conducted using PubMed.
- Inclusion criteria focused on primary journal articles with controlled studies on beveled incisions.
Main Results:
- Four studies with 124 patients met the review criteria.
- All included studies reported improved aesthetic outcomes with beveled incisions.
- The optimal angle for beveled incisions was found to be between 10° and 45°.
Conclusions:
- Beveled incisions enhance scar aesthetics and promote hair follicle and shaft regrowth.
- The limited available literature necessitates further research on this topic.
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