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Non-invasive evaluation of skin tension lines with elastic waves
(Wiley, 2017-11-20)
Background: Since their discovery by Karl Langer in the 19th Century, Skin Tension Lines (STLs) have been used by surgeons to decide the location and orientation of an incision. Although these lines are patient-specific, ...
Tension lines of the skin
(Springer, Cham, 2019-05-29)
Skin tension lines are natural lines of tension that occur within the skin as a result of growth and remodeling mechanisms. Researchers have been aware of their existence and their surgical implications for over 150 years. ...