A surgical incision closure device (1) and method for usingthe same, having first and second elements (100,102) adapted for positioningon first and second sides of the incision respectively. The first (100)element is substantially flat and includes a first longitudinal portion (104)extending in a longitudinal direction, and at least first and second armportions(108) each extending substantially perpendicularly outward from thefirst portion and spaced apart from one another. The second element (102)is substantially flat and includes a second longitudinal portion (106)extendingin the longitudinal direction, and at least third and fourth arm portions(110) extending substantially perpendicularly outward from the secondportion and spaced apart from one another.
