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R B Stark

Publications and source records attributed to R B Stark.

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Origin of the use of subcuticular sutures.

The subcuticular suture has its origins not in the work of one individual but in that of generations of surgeons interested in obtaining the best wound healing possible. In their search for the perfect result they improvised and improved on the ideas of those preceding them. The result is an interesting lesson in medical history and a method of suturing that comes close to achieving the "invisible scar."

History, 19th Century

John Davies Reese and the Reese dermatome.

John Davies Reese was a unique "loner" whose expertise lay in the field of bioengineering. This led to his development of the calibrated dermatome that bears his name. A bachelor, Reese devoted all his spare time to perfecting dermatape, glue, and the instrument itself.

History, 19th Century

Blepharoplasty.

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Adipose Tissue