Incision planning and basic soft-tissue surgery
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Incision planning and basic soft-tissue surgery
Abstract
Incisions in the head and neck region need not result in unsightly scars. For open incisions, use of the RSTL or skin creases, along with good soft-tissue technique and attention to detail on closure, will yield excellent cosmetic results.
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