The Importance of Scar Cosmesis across the Surgical Specialties: Factors, Perceptions, and Predispositions.

ABSTRACT: Existing disparities in the perception of scars between patients and practitioners can translate into undesirable physical and psychological outcomes. An understanding of the determinants of surgeons' perceptions on the importance of scar cosmesis is a first step toward bridging this gap.

Methods

In an online survey, surgeons were asked about the extent to which various patient and technical factors affect the importance of scar cosmesis. Additional data were obtained on surgeon characteristics, including their specialty, gender, years of experience, and work sector to investigate potential relationships.

Results

A total of 303 responses were obtained from surgeons across six specialties. Based on the survey, the importance of scar cosmesis was rated highest among plastic sur

SUBMITTER: Lari A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8939916 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature