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.