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.
Answer: Facelift stitching technique
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Answer: Stitches in facelifts Different types of sutures are used by different surgeons and also in different parts of the face. In front of the ear, I like to use fine hidden sutures that won't leave stitch marks. Less important in areas where the hair will cover the scars. Believe it or not, many surgeons use staples in facelifts.
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Answer: Stitches in facelifts Different types of sutures are used by different surgeons and also in different parts of the face. In front of the ear, I like to use fine hidden sutures that won't leave stitch marks. Less important in areas where the hair will cover the scars. Believe it or not, many surgeons use staples in facelifts.
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June 19, 2014
Answer: Face Lift Types of Sutures Importance Though possible I doubt that in most cases the type of sutures matter. I have been doing facelifts for more than 25 years. I started with permanent sutures in the SMAS then switched about 13 years ago to absorbable sutures and have noticed no difference. The skill of the surgeon, technique, elasticity of the skin and SMAS, general health of the patient, smoking history, all play a role in the final results and their longevity. Great surgeons get great results more often even though their suture technique may vary.
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June 19, 2014
Answer: Face Lift Types of Sutures Importance Though possible I doubt that in most cases the type of sutures matter. I have been doing facelifts for more than 25 years. I started with permanent sutures in the SMAS then switched about 13 years ago to absorbable sutures and have noticed no difference. The skill of the surgeon, technique, elasticity of the skin and SMAS, general health of the patient, smoking history, all play a role in the final results and their longevity. Great surgeons get great results more often even though their suture technique may vary.
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February 17, 2010
Answer: Limits to online research Dear Brookein
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February 17, 2010
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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.
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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.
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