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StonyBrook Scar Evaluation Scale
| Scar Category | # of points* |
|---|---|
| Width | |
| >2mm | 0 |
| <2mm | 1 |
| Height | |
| Elevated or depressed in relation to surrounding skin | 0 |
| Flat | 1 |
| Color | |
| Darker than surrounding skin | 0 |
| Same color or lighter than surrounding skin | 1 |
| Hatch marks or suture marks | |
| Present | 0 |
| Absent | 1 |
| Overall appearance | |
| Poor | 0 |
| Good | 1 |
Total score = sum of individual scores. Range 0 (worst) to 5 (best)7
