ArticlePlastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open2022
The Importance of Scar Cosmesis across the Surgical Specialties: Factors, Perceptions, and Predispositions.
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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 surgeons and obstetricians and gynecologists, and lowest among orthopedic and vascular surgeons. Compared with surgeons in private practice, publicly employed surgeons' rating of the importance of cosmesis was lower. The patient's request for a cosmetic outcome was the most highly rated factor. Regarding the influence of patient demographics on surgeons' attitudes, scar cosmesis in young and female patients was favored in comparison with older and male patients. Factors that reduced the importance of cosmesis were emergency and late-night surgeries followed by lengthy procedures, large incisions, and busy operative lists. Conclusions: These initial findings highlight a need to investigate means of fostering a more holistic, impartial approach toward scar cosmesis, as well as addressing potential workplace barriers that may prevent surgeons from seeking a more cosmetic result. Greater alignment between the priorities of surgeons and patients may manifest in objective and subjective improvements in patient's scars and well-being.
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