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  2. Z-plasty - Wikipedia

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    Single or multiple z-plasties can be used. Specific modifications include the double-opposing z-plasty (sometimes called a "jumping man" flap) which can be useful for release of webbing of the medial canthus or release of 1st web space contractures. It is one of the techniques used in scar revision, especially in burn scar contracture.

  3. How to reduce the appearance of scars, according to experts - AOL

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    There are all kinds of scars, including surgical scars, stretch marks, acne scars and burn scars. “After the initial wound healing phase, the skin undergoes new tissue formation as well as ...

  4. Dermatologic surgical procedure - Wikipedia

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    After dermatologic surgery, the presence of suture materials at the wound site can cause redness and swelling, yet these suture reactions may not necessarily indicate allergy or infection. Other common complications include hypertrophic or keloid scars, bruises, suture marks, and skin color changes, which may be temporary or permanent. [34]

  5. Rhinoplasty - Wikipedia

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    Furthermore, regarding plastic surgical scars, the age of the patient is a notable factor in the timely, post-surgical healing of a skin cancer defect (lesion); in terms of scarrification, the very elastic skin of young people has a greater regenerative propensity for producing scars that are thicker (stronger) and more noticeable. Therefore ...

  6. Scar - Wikipedia

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    Scar revision is a process of cutting the scar tissue out. After the excision, the new wound is usually closed up to heal by primary intention, instead of secondary intention. Deeper cuts need a multilayered closure to heal optimally, otherwise depressed or dented scars can result. [57] Surgical excision of hypertrophic or keloid scars is often ...

  7. Skin grafting - Wikipedia

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    Skin grafting often takes place after serious injuries when some of the body's skin is damaged. Surgical removal (excision or debridement) of the damaged skin is followed by skin grafting. The grafting serves two purposes: reducing the course of treatment needed (and time in the hospital), and improving the function and appearance of the area ...

  8. Free flap breast reconstruction - Wikipedia

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    The clinical disadvantages of free-flap breast reconstruction surgery are: (i) the technical complexity of the plastic surgery procedure, (ii) prolonged surgical operation times, (iii) additional, secondary scarring at the flap-tissue donor site, (iv) possible medical complications at the flap-tissue donor-site, and (v) possible necrosis of the ...

  9. Chrissy Teigen Reveals Surgical Scar in Low-Cut Dress ... - AOL

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    Theo Wargo/Getty Images Chrissy Teigen is letting her hair down and her scars show during a date night with her husband, John Legend. "Date night, very rare but it happens," Teigen, 38, said in a ...