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Cuts, Bites and Lacerations: Why Plastic Surgical Repair Matters

How specialized wound repair reduces scarring from the very first stitch.

The first repair is the best chance

How a laceration is closed in the first hours has the greatest impact on the final scar — especially on the face.

What plastic surgeons do differently

Careful, layered closure aligns deeper tissues and fine skin edges, giving scars the best chance to fade into thin lines.

Why choose Dr. Saba

With trauma training and dual board certification, Dr. Saba brings plastic surgical precision to urgent repairs for children and adults across South Central Kentucky.

Learn more about Trauma & Laceration Repair with Dr. Saba.

This article is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for a personal medical consultation.

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Dr. Salim Saba, MD, FACS

Dr. Saba is board certified and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

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