<prompt> All these are techniques to decrease scarring exceptLate removal of suturesTension free suturingFiner suture materialsDebridment  <response>: Principles of wound managementCleansingDebridementRepair of structuresReplacement of lost tissues where indicatedSkin cover if requiredSkin closure without tensionCareful tissue handling and meticulous techniqueSuture marks may be minimised by using monofilament sutures that are removed early 3-5 days.Fine sutures 60or smaller placed close to the wound margins tend to leave less scarring.Bailey and Love 27e pg: 32 