BBASS is examining the techniques and sutures required to close common surgical wounds. There are simple principles that are determined by local and systemic issue and tissue type. It is important to have an understanding of the healing process and the properties of each suture. It then remains for the suture to respect the tissues in restoring the anatomical plains. BBASS will demonstrate the common techniques of continuous, interrupted and subcuticular sutures. It is the role of the surgeon optimise return of function. The scar is the surgeons' ineligible signature. How good is yours?