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Fig. 43 | Burns & Trauma

Fig. 43

From: Diagnosis and Treatment of Keloids and Hypertrophic Scars—Japan Scar Workshop Consensus Document 2018

Fig. 43

Z-plasties for the anterior chest wall (the scars developed from non-midline incisions or acne/folliculitis). Most of the keloids and hypertrophic scars that spread laterally on the anterior chest are due to acne/folliculitis and minor surgery. It is recommended to use z-plasty after excising these scars because this will disperse the horizontal skin tension on the wound

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Burns & Trauma

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