Are vicryl sutures common for anchor mastopexy?

Over the years, if you laid end to end all of the vicryl suture I have used to close breast incisions, I am sure it would go to the moon and back.  Except for the occasional spiting in areas of thin skin, the suture has been a workhorse for me and works beautifully.

Hi! This is a pretty technical small point that you are asking about, so I wonder what you really are trying to find out.  Make sure you trust your surgeon! To answer your question, we need a suture that dissolves in a few weeks.  Vicryl does that job well, except right under the skin.  It... more

Vicryl is often used for all kinds of breast procedures. It is a widely used absorbable suture. Another suture, called monocryl, is also often used. There are other sutures as well.  All work fine. The choice of suture is mainly surgeon dependent.  Honestly, the type of... more

Sutures are tools that a plastic surgeon uses and you would like him to use the tool with which he achieves the best results.  Vicryl is true and tested and quite dependable as are other absorbable sutures.  Some physicians are now begining to use the Quill sutures but more time and study needs to... more

Suture choice for skin closure really depends on the preference of your surgeon.  Most of us use absorbable sutures for long skin closures (tummy tuck, anchor breast lift, etc) and vicryl is a reasonable choice.  It ties nicely and is soft.  I prefer monocryl, which is a monofilament suture.... more

Patty, I assume the reason you are asking is that you had issues with such sutures. The past majority of Plastic surgeons use either Vicryl (treated or not), PDS or Monocryl sutures. All three sutures are dissolving, nonpermanent sutures. While Vicryl ties best, it has a higher "spitting... more