Use of Adipose-Derived Stem Cells to Support Topical Skin Adhesive for Wound Closure: A Preliminary Report from Animal In Vivo Study

Figure 4

Final cosmetic results. (a) In Study Group, a mild, not palpable, linear, symmetric scar of esthetically favorable formation. (b) In C1 group, properly formed linear scar formation. In this group, minimal desquamation of dry epidermis was also observed. (c) In C2 group, a very thin, linear scar. (d) In C3 group, slight delving and very thin linear scar. (e) In C4 group, easily palpable and visibly asymmetric, nonlinear scarring corresponding to the course of sutures. (f) In C5 group, well palpable, protruding, and wide scarring.

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