A Sharper Edge: How Blade Geometry Reduces Hypertrophic Scarring, and What a 114-Patient Study Showed About a Better Scalpel
June 19, 2026 | Plastic Surgery News, Scar Healing
A 114-patient clinical study I co-led as principal investigator showed a measurable reduction in hypertrophic scarring with a sharper surgical blade. Here is what the data showed and why scar quality is decided before the first cut closes.



