Wound Healing and Cosmetic Outcome
Key Practice Points ▪ All lacerations produce scars. ▪ The function of a scar is to repair a wound with collagen, not to restore the original appearance of the injured…
Anatomy of Wound Repair
Key Practice Points ▪ The most important layer of skin for wound closure is the tough dermis. It is the “anchor” for sutures. ▪ Proper and careful apposition of the…
