Minimising Late Scar Widening of the Dorsal Trunk in Young Adults: A Prospective Study of the Dermo-Epidermally Anchored Trapezoidal Excision (DATE) Technique.

Key Points

• To evaluate the effectiveness of the DATE technique in minimizing late scar widening in young adults.
• Conducted a prospective clinical study with young adult participants
• Compared the DATE technique to standard fusiform approach
• Assessed scar width as an outcome measure
• DATE technique resulted in significantly narrower scars compared to the fusiform approach
• The technique is considered safe and cost-effective
• It meets the aesthetic expectations of young adults