Scar prognosis is a matter of great natural interest to patients. It is important to realize that the nature of the injury is the most important consideration in the final result. The orientation of the wound in relation to the normal lines of skin tension, its location and pattern, and peculiarities of the individual are all determining factors in the final appearance. Good surgical technique is quite well understood, if not always practiced. The final assessment must always await full maturation of the scar. When discussing either the prognosis or the evaluation of a scar, it must be remembered that the view of the patient is influenced by many subjective factors and will not always coincide with the objective evidence. A knowledge of the factors in scar prognosis is invaluable in establishing and maintaining the rapport and confidence of patients.
瘢痕预后是患者极为关心的自然问题。必须认识到，损伤的性质是决定最终结果的最重要因素。伤口相对于皮肤正常张力线的方向、其位置和形态以及个体的特殊性，都是影响最终外观的决定性因素。良好的手术技术即使并非总是得到践行，但也已广为人知。最终评估必须等待瘢痕完全成熟。在讨论瘢痕的预后或评估时，必须记住，患者的看法会受到许多主观因素的影响，并不总是与客观证据相符。了解瘢痕预后的相关因素对于建立和维持患者的融洽关系及信心非常宝贵。
