09/01/2026
What is wound ? Part 3. Mechanical forces are the hidden enemies of wound healing. Excessive tension alters collagen alignment, leading to wide scars, wound breakdown, and delayed healing. Plastic surgery focuses on redistributing forces—because geometry and planning matter more than sutures alone. When applied at the right time, plastic surgery changes outcomes. Debridement resets wound biology, skin grafts restore coverage, and flaps provide bulk and blood supply. Reconstruction follows a ladder, not shortcuts, with each step chosen to achieve stability. The take-home message is simple: wounds are both biological and mechanical problems. Early expertise prevents chronic scars, accelerates healing, and restores quality of life. Plastic surgery is not cosmetic—it is precise problem-solving for function, form, and aesthetics.
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