To prevent the scarring and discomfort of stitches and staples, a medical device company has created what it thinks is a quicker, simpler and more desirable way to close small surgical wounds, MedCity News reports.

ZipLine Medical‘s product uses two sticky strips and a series of ratcheted plastic ties that connect them. The strips are placed on either side of a surgical incision after the procedure is completed. Then the straps are tightened to close the incision, and a protective bandage is placed over the top.

Whereas stitching and stapling puts stress on points where the skin is punctured, this design distributes stress more evenly and provides uniform closure across the incision, the company says. It dosn’t puncture the skin and could be applied by someone other than a skilled surgeon.