How long do surgical staples usually stay in following a mommy makeover?

Tissue handling and precision of closure as well as genetics will have a greater effect with regard to scarring and healing. To minimize tracking, staples should be removed within two to three days following surgery.  Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

The duration that surgical staples stay in following a mommy makeover can vary based on individual healing and the surgeon’s recommendations. Typically, surgical staples are removed within 7 to 14 days after the procedure, but this can vary depending on factors such as the type of surgery, the patient’s healing progress, and the surgeon’s preferences. Many surgeons, including myself, use dissolvable sutures that do not need to be removed, but actually dissolve into the body so there is nothing to remove. It is important to discuss the incision care at either your consultation appointment or pre-operative appointment with your surgeon.It’s crucial to follow your surgeon’s post-operative instructions for the most accurate guidance on staple removal.

In my opinion, skin staples can be utilized for most operations including cosmetic surgery. However, the staples need to be removed with in 2 or 3 days, or it is likely that they will create small scars where the staple penetrates the skin. This is commonly referred to as a railroad tracks scars. In my practice. I do not use skin staples for any cosmetic surgical procedure, however, every surgeon has techniques which he or she prefers.
I would recommend that you discuss this question with your surgeon.  

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.

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