A method and a device for creating a first skin incision and for marking along the edges of such an incision, as shown for example by the embodiments described in the present application. The operation of the device for creating a first skin incision and for marking along the edges of the incision includes selection of a desired depth and length of incision, drawing, placing in the desired location on the patients body, and moving the surgical blade in a quick forced movement that is straight and at a uniform depth, by force of stored energy that is released when the surgeon decides to release it while simultaneously marking dots along the edges of the incision, for precise closure.
