S-Plasty Method for Secondary Scar Revision After Flap Surgery
2011
S-Plasty Method for Scar Revision
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Author Information
Author(s): Ono Shimpei MD, PhD, Sebastin Sandeep J. MCh (Plast), Ogawa Rei MD, PhD, Hyakusoku Hiko MD, PhD
Primary Institution: Nippon Medical School, Tokyo, Japan
Hypothesis
The S-plasty method can effectively revise depressed scars after flap surgery.
Conclusion
The S-plasty method successfully lengthens and revises depressed scars with minimal resection of normal skin.
Supporting Evidence
- The S-plasty method was designed to address depressed scars at flap junctions.
- The method avoids the zig-zag scars associated with W-plasty.
- The S-plasty technique has been previously used with excellent results for hypertrophic scars.
Takeaway
The S-plasty method helps fix scars by making small wave-like cuts, which makes the scar look better without taking away too much skin.
Methodology
The S-plasty method involves making small-wave like incisions to revise depressed scars.
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