Dr. Haber here, and it does appear that I was misunderstood. The location of the incision is only part of the process of obtaining an excellent scar. Excellent donor scars can certainly result from excisions taken low, just as wide donor scars can occur even with perfectly located incisions. Surgical technique, wound tension, and individual healing characteristics all play an important role as well. That said, the likelihood of producing an ideal scar is maximized when the incision is placed at or above the occipital protuberance.
As far as suture or staple removal goes, as long as the physician has trained and supervises the person performing this task, almost anyone can do it, as long as they have a gentle touch.
Elite Coalition Physician
Dr. Haber here, and it does appear that I was misunderstood. The location of the incision is only part of the process of obtaining an excellent scar. Excellent donor scars can certainly result from excisions taken low, just as wide donor scars can occur even with perfectly located incisions. Surgical technique, wound tension, and individual healing characteristics all play an important role as well. That said, the likelihood of producing an ideal scar is maximized when the incision is placed at or above the occipital protuberance. As far as suture or staple removal goes, as long as the physician has trained and supervises the person performing this task, almost anyone can do it, as long as they have a gentle touch.