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What is z surgery? A Guide to the Z-plasty Procedure

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In a basic 60-degree Z-plasty procedure, a contracted scar can theoretically be lengthened by about 75 percent. This technique is the answer to the common query, "What is z surgery?", referring to Z-plasty, a highly effective plastic surgery method for improving both the functional and cosmetic outcomes of scars.