Zig-Zag Cuts Heal Differently to Straight Incisions, And Now We Know Why : ScienceAlert
Not all surgical incisions are the same. While a typical straight cut might be preferred by some, a zig-zagging path can reduce scar tissue, making it a preferred method for some cosmetic procedures.An investigation by researchers at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has found cellular differences between the two methods, which could lead to more effective surgical incisions.Monitoring of simulated wound healing in biosynthetic materials over 64 hours found that wavy gaps in fact heal nearly…