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Wound Characteristics in the Abdominoplasty Group
| Characteristics | Surgeon 1 n = 403 | Surgeon 2 n = 403 | Surgeon 3 n = 403 | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-off border (%) | 33 (8.2) | 35 (8.7) | 52 (12.9) | 40 (9.9) |
| Contour irregularities (%) | 29 (7.2) | 25 (6.2) | 27 (6.7) | 27 (6.69) |
| Margin separation (%) | 5 (1.2) | 6 (1.5) | 4 (0.99) | 5 (1.24) |
| Edge inversion (%) | 13 (3.2) | 17 (4.2) | 9 (2.2) | 13 (3.23) |
| Excessive distortion (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bad overall appearance (%) | 14 (3.5) | 47 (11.7) | 26 (6.5) | 29 (7.19) |
