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December 12, 2025BMC SurgeryOpen Access

Using super tension-relieving suture technique combined with W-plasty for facial scar repair: a retrospective comparative study

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QLQi LuanZMZhouji MaHZHuiru Zhuang

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Overview

Retrospective comparative study shows improved aesthetic outcomes in facial scar repair, indicating better techniques for reconstructive surgery.

Key Points

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of combining super tension-relieving suture technique and W-plasty for facial scar repair.
  • Retrospective comparative study design
  • Patients received either the combined technique or conventional scar repair methods
  • Assessment of aesthetic and functional outcomes
  • The combination technique yielded superior aesthetic results compared to conventional methods
  • Patients reported better functional outcomes as well
  • Mechanical tension was effectively addressed by the new technique

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Luan et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6941aae10f5af7fd17df5a31https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-025-03350-5
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