During a Tummy tuck, do you use permanent sutures to close the diastasis or dissolving sutures, and why?

I personally use permanent sutures, but dissolving sutures will not separate after they heal either, so both of them are good. Best luck!

Thanks for your excellent question.  As others have mentioned, some plastic surgeons will use permanent sutures b/c it makes us feel better.  I use permanent sutures.  However, absorbable sutures can be used.  As long as the sutures are tied appropriately, over time, the muscle repair will scar down and will hold no matter what suture is used.  Best of luck to you in your decision choosing your surgeon!