title: The art of making an incision.
abstract: Successful surgery begins with accurate placement and proper execution of the skin incision. It is the first step toward satisfactory scar formation. Knowledge of the skin mechanics as well as circulation, local anatomy, and wound healing are the tools necessary for accurate violation of the skin. Langer's cleavage lines have given way to "relaxed skin tension lines."
mesh_terms: D003094:Collagen / Q000502:physiology; D003238:Connective Tissue / Q000502:physiology; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D004548:Elasticity; D004549:Elastin / Q000502:physiology; D005528:Foot / Q000601:surgery*; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D012879:Skin Physiological Phenomena; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods*; D013718:Tensile Strength
chemical_list: D003094:Collagen; D004549:Elastin