TY - JOUR AU - Watson, Deborah; Reuther, Marsha Sonia TI - Scar Revision Techniques—Pearls and Pitfalls SN - 0736-6825 SN - 1098-8793 PY - 2012 JO - Facial Plast Surg JF - Facial Plastic Surgery LA - EN VL - 28 IS - 05 SP - 487 EP - 491 DA - 2012/10/01 KW - scar revision KW - Z-plasty KW - W-plasty AB - Although scars are a normal part of the healing process, facial scars have significant implications on a patient's well-being, both physically and psychologically. Facial scars are one of the most common reasons a patient presents to the facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon. The ability to evaluate facial scars and choose the most appropriate technique for revision is of paramount importance to obtain the best result. A thorough understanding of superficial facial anatomy and principles of wound healing is equally as important as meticulous technical execution. Above all, the expectations of the patient must be assessed and considered when formulating a surgical plan. PB - Thieme Medical Publishers DO - 10.1055/s-0032-1325642 UR - http://www.thieme-connect.com/products/ejournals/abstract/10.1055/s-0032-1325642 ER -