Hi there, please may i have some advice. I have had a consultation with my surgeon of choice but he has told me that he uses staples to close a TT? Is this good/normal practice? Frankly I hate the idea anddits putting me off using him. What do you think?
Answer: Tummy tuck and staples HelloThank you for the question,Using staples is one way of closing a wound however most plastic surgeons prefer to use dissolvable sutures running under the skin.Best wishes
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Answer: Tummy tuck and staples HelloThank you for the question,Using staples is one way of closing a wound however most plastic surgeons prefer to use dissolvable sutures running under the skin.Best wishes
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May 15, 2022
Answer: Is using staples to close a tummy tuck a good/normal practice? I can not comment on other surgeons practice and results, i prefer all dissolving sutures in tummy tuck to give goos results , the sutures can take weeks to dissolve and scars will settle down in few months time.
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May 15, 2022
Answer: Is using staples to close a tummy tuck a good/normal practice? I can not comment on other surgeons practice and results, i prefer all dissolving sutures in tummy tuck to give goos results , the sutures can take weeks to dissolve and scars will settle down in few months time.
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May 11, 2022
Answer: Is it Common For a Plastic Surgeon to Close a Tummy Tuck With Staples? Thank you for your question regarding whether it's normal to use stables during a tummy tuck. I am a board-certified plastic surgeon and do NOT use staples for a tummy tuck. In my opinion, a tummy tuck is usually an elective cosmetic procedure. Since it is an elective cosmetic procedure, you want it to look as good as possible. Therefore, the best scar is achieved with sutures, not staples. Staples, as you probably know, leave track marks and suboptimal scars. Therefore, it is not common practice to use staples for a tummy tuck. Thank you for your question regarding whether it's normal to use stables during a tummy tuck.
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May 11, 2022
Answer: Is it Common For a Plastic Surgeon to Close a Tummy Tuck With Staples? Thank you for your question regarding whether it's normal to use stables during a tummy tuck. I am a board-certified plastic surgeon and do NOT use staples for a tummy tuck. In my opinion, a tummy tuck is usually an elective cosmetic procedure. Since it is an elective cosmetic procedure, you want it to look as good as possible. Therefore, the best scar is achieved with sutures, not staples. Staples, as you probably know, leave track marks and suboptimal scars. Therefore, it is not common practice to use staples for a tummy tuck. Thank you for your question regarding whether it's normal to use stables during a tummy tuck.
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April 26, 2022
Answer: Staples not used in tummy tuck Most plastic surgeons do not use staples to close a tummy tuck as it leaves unsightly scars such at staple tracks. I recommend a subcuticular closure with slowly absorbable sutures.
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April 26, 2022
Answer: Staples not used in tummy tuck Most plastic surgeons do not use staples to close a tummy tuck as it leaves unsightly scars such at staple tracks. I recommend a subcuticular closure with slowly absorbable sutures.
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April 25, 2022
Answer: Staples to close a tummy tuck While staples can be used to close a tummy tuck incision, they are less common than regular suturing. Staples can leave permanent marks and are sometimes painful to remove. I encourage you to discuss your concerns with your surgeon.
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April 25, 2022
Answer: Staples to close a tummy tuck While staples can be used to close a tummy tuck incision, they are less common than regular suturing. Staples can leave permanent marks and are sometimes painful to remove. I encourage you to discuss your concerns with your surgeon.
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