Dermatologic Surgery Glossary
100 terms total — 4 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026
STSG STSG
Split-thickness skin graft used to cover defects after tumor removal.
Vertical Mattress Suture
A suturing technique that combines deep and superficial bites to provide excellent wound edge eversion and hemostasis.
Wedge Excision
A triangular or V-shaped surgical removal technique commonly used for lip and eyelid lesions.
Wound Dehiscence
The partial or complete separation of previously approximated wound edges.
Z-plasty
A surgical technique using Z-shaped incisions to reorient scars, release contractures, or redistribute tension.