If a doctor uses a rolling stitch, instead of the very fine sutures I have seen used by some physicians for facelift incisions, is it more likely to leave a visible incision? Does it make a difference on what day post-op the sutures are removed? Thank you.
February 17, 2010
Answer: Limits to online research Dear Brookein Please don't choose your facelift surgeon based on what type of sutures they use. I teach a lot of regional and national course. Inveriably after discussing some detailed surgical procedure, some surgeon in the audience will raise their hand and ask what suture did I use. With rare exception, what suture one used is immaterial: One could use all most any suture. We all have our preferences for various reasons. Ultimately there are many ways to close a facelift.
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February 17, 2010
Answer: Limits to online research Dear Brookein Please don't choose your facelift surgeon based on what type of sutures they use. I teach a lot of regional and national course. Inveriably after discussing some detailed surgical procedure, some surgeon in the audience will raise their hand and ask what suture did I use. With rare exception, what suture one used is immaterial: One could use all most any suture. We all have our preferences for various reasons. Ultimately there are many ways to close a facelift.
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January 26, 2015
Answer: Effect of sutures on facelift scars It is important how sutures are placed, and how much tension is used to close the incisions. Sutures should be removed as soon as possible, but not too quickly so the wound falls apart. Buried sutures in some places tend to produce better healig that sutures placed in an over- over fashion. However sutures must sometimes be placed individually in very tricky areas such as the earlobe, especially if the earlobe is being changed and reconstructed. Unless you actually become a plastic surgeon, it will be difficult to ask meaningful questions about suture choice and placement. And every plastic surgeon has their own style. A top plastic surgeon will choose the best sutures given their experience.
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January 26, 2015
Answer: Effect of sutures on facelift scars It is important how sutures are placed, and how much tension is used to close the incisions. Sutures should be removed as soon as possible, but not too quickly so the wound falls apart. Buried sutures in some places tend to produce better healig that sutures placed in an over- over fashion. However sutures must sometimes be placed individually in very tricky areas such as the earlobe, especially if the earlobe is being changed and reconstructed. Unless you actually become a plastic surgeon, it will be difficult to ask meaningful questions about suture choice and placement. And every plastic surgeon has their own style. A top plastic surgeon will choose the best sutures given their experience.
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