4th Phase
2nd Phase
Remodeling Phase
Inflammatory Phase
3rd Phase
Epithelialization Phase
Proliferative Phase
1st phase
Remodeling Phase
Resurfacing of the wound and changes in the wound edges
Inflammatory Phase
Changes in the color of the surrounding skin, changes in the temperature (heat), changes in the turgor (swelling), changes in the sensation (pain), changes in the function (reduced function)
Fill in the wound defect with new tissue and restore the integrity of the skin
Epithelialization Phase
Proliferative Phase
Scar tissue is rebuilt and the tensile strength increase to 15 to 20% strength associated with the initial scar tissue to as much as 80% of the pre-injury tissues by the end of the remodeling phase
