Satisfaction evaluation
Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS) was used for
measuring the satisfaction in our study (7,8). This scale includes both
observer and patient assesment and performed following at least 1 year
after the surgery. Observer assesment was performed by single physician
who was not involved in any of the surgeries (Y.B.) Observer scar
assessment scale (OSAS) includes 5 items graded on a 10-point scale (1:
normal 10: worst) The Patient Scar Assessment Scale (PSAS) consists of 6
items and graded by the patient herself on a 10-point scale (1: normal
10: worst). After scoring the items, the observer and the patients rated
the overall scar appearance on a visual analogue scale on 10-point scale
(1:normal 10: worst) (Fig. 1). Correlation between PSAS and OSAS scores
were statistically evaluated and analyzed. The effect of some factors
(scar length, obesity, types of surgery etc.) on patient satisfaction
and scar appearance was investigated.