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Progressive Tension Suture Technique Canadian Surgeons? (photo)
After years research I am eager to finally go ahead with an abdominoplasty. Having four kids I have loose skin and alot of stretch marks as I am quite small (just under 110lbs and 5'5"). I have recently learned about the progressive tension suture method which I am interested in as the scars seem to heal very nicely. Are their any Plastic Surgeons in Canada that specialize in this technique? Does it differ from the "quilting" method? I’ve read conflicting info. Any guidance is appreciated.
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irishgal7
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Progressive Tension Suturing vs. Quilting Sutures
The difference between progressive tension sutures and quilting sutures is a technical one. Progressive tension sutures are a type of quilting sutures. Advocates of progressive tension sutures will tell you that they are placed in such a way as to pull on and advance the flap of skin while regular quilting sutures just tie the skin down to the underlying muscle. I live and work in Texas and cannot make a recommendation in Canada for you.
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Progressive Tension Sutures and Abdominoplasty- Canadian Style
Our practice in Toronto has featured this technique for over 10 years. The terms 'progressive tension' vs. 'quilting' are used interchangeably, but effective use of PTS requires a comprehensive understanding of what the sutures can do to improve abdominoplasty. PTS distribute tension across the abdominal wall fascia, so that there is less tendency for the flap edge to drift upwards creating a high scar location. There is also less tension on the scar, so it heals better with...
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In abdominoplasty progressive tension suturing and "quilting" are the same thing.
Selective suturing of the skin and fat flap to the abdominal wall is intended to obliterate dead space and remove tension from skin closure.
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Quilting vs Progressive Tension Suture Techniques
Quilting sutures were designed to reduce the likelihood of fluid collection in tummy tuck and to help eliminate the need for drains. The progressive tension suture implies that tension is taken off of the closure by placing interrupted sutures above the level of closure. Stitches can be placed that serve both purposes. However, people are probably splitting hairs about them being markedly different.
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Progressive Tension Sutures
The progressive tension method and quilting sutures are the same technique. It minimizes the tension on the wound which can improve the scar quality. You have some excess skin and weakness of your abdominal muscles. You don't have a ton of excess skin so you might end up with a small inverted "T" incision. I would recommend going to the ASPS website to find a BC in Canada.
Dr. ES
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Quilting and progressive sutures are the same thing
They are two different names for the same thing. the idea is to use sutures to help take the tension off of the incision and to help to eliminate the dead space and decrease the rate of seroma. some use drains with it. some eliminate the use of drains altogether.
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