[Sacral Skin Elasticity - Establishing a Non-Invasive Mechanical Method for Measurement].

CONCLUSION: By comparing lumbar and sacral skin distension in the same study participant, we are able to obtain intraindividually valid findings about possible changes in skin and scar quality. Owing to the lack of known published data about sacral skin elasticity, the proposed measurement method, while restricted to a number of special cases, seems to be practicable and independent of the patient's general condition. Compared with devices that have been used for the measurement of elasticity in other skin areas, our procedure is generally available and cost-neutral.
PMID: 27547929 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Handchirurgie Mikrochirurgie Plastische Chirurgie - August 24, 2016 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Handchir Mikrochir Plast Chir Source Type: research