I had a mommy makeover with full tummy tuck, breast lift and implants on may 26th. The drain tubes were removed on may 30th. I have an appointment with the Ps to remove the staples. I am worried because skin is growing over the staples and I am still in pain. I would like to know the average amount of time the staples stay in.
June 6, 2017
Answer: Staples and tummy tuck Hi, I personally do not like to use staples but each plastic surgeon has their own approach to the closure. You are very early but the swelling post op makes the staples look like they are embedded in the wound. There is a staple removing tool to remove them and it usually works fine even if there is some tissue swelling going on over the staples. I would think that your plastic surgeon would want them out soon because if left in too long, then they can cause "tracking" which are dots where the staples entered. Call your plastic surgeon and discuss your concerns but if your doctor does a lot of body contouring, then trust that your best result is in your doctors objective as it is for you.
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June 6, 2017
Answer: Staples and tummy tuck Hi, I personally do not like to use staples but each plastic surgeon has their own approach to the closure. You are very early but the swelling post op makes the staples look like they are embedded in the wound. There is a staple removing tool to remove them and it usually works fine even if there is some tissue swelling going on over the staples. I would think that your plastic surgeon would want them out soon because if left in too long, then they can cause "tracking" which are dots where the staples entered. Call your plastic surgeon and discuss your concerns but if your doctor does a lot of body contouring, then trust that your best result is in your doctors objective as it is for you.
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June 6, 2017
Answer: How long do surgical staples usually stay in following a mommy makeover? Every plastic surgeon has their preferences including for closures and postoperative course so what what everyone else does is not truly relevant in your situation. In the case of your plastic surgeon (who operated on you), he/she will base his/her decision on removal of your staples depending on several factors which can include your personal healing characteristics . Contact the office and explain your concerns and go from there.Steven Turkeltaub, MD
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June 6, 2017
Answer: How long do surgical staples usually stay in following a mommy makeover? Every plastic surgeon has their preferences including for closures and postoperative course so what what everyone else does is not truly relevant in your situation. In the case of your plastic surgeon (who operated on you), he/she will base his/her decision on removal of your staples depending on several factors which can include your personal healing characteristics . Contact the office and explain your concerns and go from there.Steven Turkeltaub, MD
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