This is how I use the deep dermal suture in plastic surgery to get the perfect scar

The first time you pick up a needle holder, suturing can feel far more complicated than it looks. The instruments feel awkward, the needle angle matters, the knot needs to sit flat, and the wound edges need to meet without being crushed. The good news is that you do not need to know every closure technique on day one. A small set of reliable sutures will take you a long way. For most early clinical placements, minor injuries, theatre assisting, and skills lab practice, three

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Tendon repairs are an entry-level skill for trainees in plastic surgery and orthopaedics. However, they are often not practiced as frequently in simulations as other skills, like microsurgery. This lack of practice means tendon repairs can be poorly executed in the operating theater, particularly when trainees first encounter hand trauma as residents. To perform these repairs effectively, you need to understand three crucial aspects: The zones of the hand The regional anatomy

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