37 citations
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January 1989 in “British Journal of Plastic Surgery” Leaving non-absorbable sutures in for 6 months reduces scar stretching and width.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mechanical tension worsens keloid scars by activating inflammation and fibrosis pathways.
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February 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mechanical stretching can improve or hinder skin regeneration depending on duration.
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August 1986 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery” Nonabsorbable sutures cause less wound stretching and scarring than absorbable ones.
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November 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Effective scalp reconstruction requires a wide range of surgical skills and an understanding of hair biology.