“…This method has been described earlier and evaluated in our article (1) and communicated with Stark. Holmgren et al (2) comment Ayres‐de‐Campos’ and Patricio’s modifications with 5–8 skin stitches (3), that good cosmetic results of 2–3 mattress sutures were found in 800 patients. However, alternative ways of closing the skin may be worth studying separately, while the use of forceps has not easily been accepted.…”