TY - JOUR AU - Skochdopole, Anna; Dibbs, Rami P.; Sarrami, Shayan M.; Dempsey, Robert F. TI - Scar Revisions SN - 1535-2188 SN - 1536-0067 PY - 2021 JO - Semin Plast Surg JF - Seminars in Plastic Surgery LA - EN VL - 35 IS - 02 SP - 130 EP - 138 DA - 2021/06/08 KW - scar KW - revision surgery KW - Z-plasty KW - W-plasty KW - geometric broken line closure AB - Scars pose a complex challenge to the reconstructive surgeon in the variability of their presentation and their effect on cosmesis and function. Numerous surgical and nonsurgical options exist for scar management, each with their respective advantages and disadvantages. Each treatment modality should be tailored to the patient to ensure enhanced outcomes. In this review, we discuss different scar presentations, scar management options, and the benefits and risks with undergoing these various treatment modalities. PB - Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. DO - 10.1055/s-0041-1727291 UR - http://www.thieme-connect.de/products/ejournals/abstract/10.1055/s-0041-1727291 ER -