M-plasty

Diagram showing the design of a standard M-plasty.

Adapted from:

Krishnan RS, Donnelly HB. The nested M-plasty for scar length shortening. Dermatol Surg 2008; 34:1236.
Hanke CW. The 2013/2014 Dermatology In-Review Study Guide. Educational Testing and Assessment Systems, 2013.

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