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Vancouver Scar Scale
| Characteristic of the scar | Type | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Vascularity | Normal | 0 |
| Pink | 1 | |
| Red | 2 | |
| Purple | 3 | |
| Pliability | Normal | 0 |
| Supple | 1 | |
| Yielding | 2 | |
| Firm | 3 | |
| Ropes | 4 | |
| Contracture | 5 | |
| Pigmentation | Normal | 0 |
| Hypo | 1 | |
| Hyper | 2 | |
| Height | Flat | 0 |
| < 2 mm | 1 | |
| 2-5 mm | 2 | |
| > 5 mm | 3 |
Max. 13 points.
