title: The planimetric Z-plasty.
abstract: This paper presents the planimetric Z-plasty and compares it with the traditional stereometric Z-plasty. The main advantages of the planimetric Z-plasty are plane adjustment to the body surface, elimination of scarred skin areas, and variable scar lines.
mesh_terms: D002921:Cicatrix / Q000601:surgery*; D003286:Contracture / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods*