Abstract
Background
Many methods have been used for correcting tethered and depressed scars, but most of these methods have had unsatisfying results and ended up with recurrence. The aim of this study is to present a new surgical technique that overcomes these problems.
Materials and Methods
Twenty-two depressed scars were corrected using the layered dermal support technique. With this technique, the depressed part of the scar is deepithelialized and used in a layered fashion to support the skin flaps.
Results
All of the patients were evaluated 1 year postoperatively. There was no recurrence of tethering or depression.
Conclusion
The layered dermal support technique is a relatively quick procedure that uses only basic plastic surgery principles. It offers a good solution for the correction of tethered and depressed scars without recurrence.
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Ceran, C., Aksam, E., Cicek, C. et al. A New Technique for Correction of Tethered and Depressed Scars: Layered Dermal Support. Aesth Plast Surg 40, 749–754 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00266-016-0672-3
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00266-016-0672-3