Abstract: A system for effecting closure of a surgical incision in a patient's body after surgery. The system includes a plurality of closure components to be applied to the patient's skin on each side of the wound and adhered to the skin. A closure connector having an adjustable length secures the closure component tabs of different closure components at a desired spaced, adjustable distance sufficient to close the wound. The closure connector may be a metal clip that is plastically deformable to adjust its length, or may be a pair of plastic connectors which may be adjustably secured to each other by a surgical staple. The connectors may also be hinged to the closure components.