W-plasty and geometric broken line closure.
Publication/Presentation Date
11-1-2001
Abstract
The decision to revise a scar should be based on risk versus benefit. Scars over 2 cm in length or scars greater than 2 mm in width can usually be improved with scar revision. Although many techniques exist, scar irregularization has been used for scar camouflage for many years. Two techniques commonly employed for scar irregularization are W-plasty and geometric broken line closure. W-plasty provides a regularly irregular scar, and geometric broken line closure provides an irregularly irregular scar. Each method can offer excellent results when performed correctly and in the appropriate situations. The advantages, disadvantages, and design of each method are discussed.
Volume
17
Issue
4
First Page
239
Last Page
244
ISSN
0736-6825
Published In/Presented At
Rodgers, B. J., Williams, E. F., & Hove, C. R. (2001). W-plasty and geometric broken line closure. Facial plastic surgery : FPS, 17(4), 239–244. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-2001-18829
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
11735056
Department(s)
Department of Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology
Document Type
Article