This will be the second time I have had liposuction but with a new doctor. She will stitch the holes afterwards and I have to go back a week later to have the stitches removed. I didn't have stitches the first time with the other doctor. I thought they were left open for drainage of the fluid.
Answer: Stitches after lipo Either technique is totally acceptable. In my practice I place a single dissolveable stitch across the incision so that fluid can still drain but the scar heals more nicely since the edges are approximated better than without a stitch. This aspect of the surgery is a minor technical point, however and is really just a matter of what the surgeon is used to doing. Make sure your surgeon is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery before going ahead with your procedure. Good luck!
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Answer: Stitches after lipo Either technique is totally acceptable. In my practice I place a single dissolveable stitch across the incision so that fluid can still drain but the scar heals more nicely since the edges are approximated better than without a stitch. This aspect of the surgery is a minor technical point, however and is really just a matter of what the surgeon is used to doing. Make sure your surgeon is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery before going ahead with your procedure. Good luck!
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Answer: Closure of liposuction access points with suture is a matter of opinion. I used to suture up liposuction holes but in the past few years has ceased to do so. I don't really think it makes any difference and it saves the patient the inconvenience of having the sutures removed.
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Answer: Closure of liposuction access points with suture is a matter of opinion. I used to suture up liposuction holes but in the past few years has ceased to do so. I don't really think it makes any difference and it saves the patient the inconvenience of having the sutures removed.
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January 12, 2015
Answer: Liposuction I prefer to close my incisions but with an absorbable stitch so you don't have to get them removed. It is a personal preference, but this way is a lot easier for the patient as there is little to no drainage.
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January 12, 2015
Answer: Liposuction I prefer to close my incisions but with an absorbable stitch so you don't have to get them removed. It is a personal preference, but this way is a lot easier for the patient as there is little to no drainage.
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January 12, 2015
Answer: Liposuction Incisions Liposuction is performed through small stab incisions in the
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Answer: Liposuction Incisions Liposuction is performed through small stab incisions in the
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January 12, 2015
Answer: Is it standard for a PS to stitch the small holes after liposuction? I would not worry about this aspect as either is acceptable. The results of liposuction are highly surgeon dependent. Many are conservative, few create dramatic results.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA
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January 12, 2015
Answer: Is it standard for a PS to stitch the small holes after liposuction? I would not worry about this aspect as either is acceptable. The results of liposuction are highly surgeon dependent. Many are conservative, few create dramatic results.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA
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