I'm looking at a tummy tuck, hernia repair, and breast augmentation. Why sutures are used? My sister had a breast augmentation with dissolvable sutures. Her body rejected them, a giant whole created in her boob, got infected. She had to live with that for a year before it was finally able to heal and be repaired. I'm terrified I may have a similar reaction. I don't want to get tummy tuck and have my body reject all the sutures. That.. i cannot imagine.
May 9, 2023
Answer: Sutures I'm sorry to hear of the issues your sister experienced, but it doesn't necessarily mean she was allergic to the sutures. Dissolvable sutures are designed to be broken down by your body over time. Sometimes a suture, or even a few sutures, may come to the surface. They sometimes can lead to abscesses but typically these "spitting sutures" are handled easily in the office and heal well with minor home care. Sutures are used to close tissue during surgical procedures. In the case of a tummy tuck there are layers of tissue that are closed with sutures. I encourage you to visit with a board certified plastic surgeon near you to learn more.
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May 9, 2023
Answer: Sutures I'm sorry to hear of the issues your sister experienced, but it doesn't necessarily mean she was allergic to the sutures. Dissolvable sutures are designed to be broken down by your body over time. Sometimes a suture, or even a few sutures, may come to the surface. They sometimes can lead to abscesses but typically these "spitting sutures" are handled easily in the office and heal well with minor home care. Sutures are used to close tissue during surgical procedures. In the case of a tummy tuck there are layers of tissue that are closed with sutures. I encourage you to visit with a board certified plastic surgeon near you to learn more.
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May 9, 2023
Answer: MMO Sutures are commonly used in surgical procedures such as tummy tucks, hernia repair, and breast augmentation to close the incisions made during the surgery. The purpose of sutures is to bring the edges of the incision together and help them heal properly. There are different types of sutures, including absorbable and non-absorbable sutures. Absorbable sutures are designed to break down and be absorbed by the body over time, while non-absorbable sutures need to be removed by a healthcare provider. It is possible for some individuals to have a reaction to sutures, including an allergic reaction or an infection. However, this is relatively rare, and the risk can be minimized by using high-quality surgical sutures and following proper surgical techniques. To help reduce the risk of complications, it is important to choose a qualified and experienced plastic surgeon who has a strong track record of performing the procedures you are considering. Your surgeon can discuss the risks and benefits of using different types of sutures and help you make an informed decision based on your individual circumstances. It is also important to follow your surgeon's post-operative care instructions closely, including keeping the incision site clean and dry, avoiding strenuous activity, and attending all follow-up appointments to monitor your healing progress. If you experience any unusual symptoms, such as severe pain, fever, or signs of infection, it is important to contact your surgeon right away. Best of luck !
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May 9, 2023
Answer: MMO Sutures are commonly used in surgical procedures such as tummy tucks, hernia repair, and breast augmentation to close the incisions made during the surgery. The purpose of sutures is to bring the edges of the incision together and help them heal properly. There are different types of sutures, including absorbable and non-absorbable sutures. Absorbable sutures are designed to break down and be absorbed by the body over time, while non-absorbable sutures need to be removed by a healthcare provider. It is possible for some individuals to have a reaction to sutures, including an allergic reaction or an infection. However, this is relatively rare, and the risk can be minimized by using high-quality surgical sutures and following proper surgical techniques. To help reduce the risk of complications, it is important to choose a qualified and experienced plastic surgeon who has a strong track record of performing the procedures you are considering. Your surgeon can discuss the risks and benefits of using different types of sutures and help you make an informed decision based on your individual circumstances. It is also important to follow your surgeon's post-operative care instructions closely, including keeping the incision site clean and dry, avoiding strenuous activity, and attending all follow-up appointments to monitor your healing progress. If you experience any unusual symptoms, such as severe pain, fever, or signs of infection, it is important to contact your surgeon right away. Best of luck !
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