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Aesthetic closure
knowledge of healing mechanisms
skin anatomy
suture material and closure technique
Ensures optimal healing
Three distinct phases
Inflammation
inflammatory cells into the wound
inflammatory phase occurs in the first few days as
inflammatory cells migrate into the wound
tissue formation
epithelial cells has been shown to occur within the first 12-24
hours
further new tissue formation occurs over the next 10-14 days
tissue remodeling
wound contraction and tensile strength is achieved
occurs in the next 6-12 months
Affect wound healing
systemic illness
local factors
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