No skin sutures for Tummy Tuck

I have not used steri strips for tummy tuck or body lift procedures for the past 4-5 years.  Sure, sutures are placed deep below the skin. But I prefer to utilize a FDA approved skin glue (Dermabond) to seal the skin edges. The advantage is that my patients can shower the next morning. There are no bloody or bulky dressings. The glue seals the incision to the external environment and facilitates healing. The sealant (glue) peels off in 14-21 days. The use of this tissue glue has eliminated steri-strip induced problems such as blistering. Ask your surgeon if this is an option for your case.

And now, for yet another technique to the many you have heard about already !

...my experience with Steri Strips is that they collect blood and scabs beneath them, and get "gunky" and sometimes actually prevent patients from cleaning their incision properly.

So my preference is to use a skin glue to seal the incision.  I let my patients bathe right away and they can shower twice a day. The glue offers some strength as well.  As already pointed out, though, its the deeper layers of internal sutures that really hold you together.

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