17 Oct 2022 --- EASApprox, a minimally invasive skin-stretching device could provide a promising alternative to the surgical treatment of large scalp defects, according to recent research. The report pegs the method of having good functional and cosmetic results with a low complication rate, proving to be beneficial as most cosmetic procedures for scalp defects are complicated operations with general anesthesia.The technical report by Dr. Peng Chen and colleagues of Chongqing University Central Hospital, China, says the “relatively simple” skin-stretching technique may help many patients with scalp defects avoid the need for difficult skin flap, graft procedures or prolonged healing times.