Table 1.

Manchester Scar Scale (MSS) with the assessed parameters and their corresponding value [5]

MSS parameters	Category	Points
Scar color	Perfect match Slight mismatch Obvious mismatch Gross mismatch	1 2 3 4
Surface shine	Matte Shiny	1 2
Contour	Flush with surrounding skin Slightly indented Hypertrophic Keloid	1 2 3 4
Distortion	None Mild Moderate Severe	1 2 3 4
Outcome	Best Worst	(4– 14)