I’ve been doing research about the different types of sutures for a tummy tuck. This is a major surgery and I’m a bit hesitant. I have a diastasis recti and it’s about time I have it fixed before I get any older. I had some friends burned during the lipo, the sutures opened in the incision above vagina, pain underneath skin where the quilting sutures are at five weeks. I’ve been dealing with muscle separation for 20 years. Are you able to address these concerns? Thank you
September 23, 2024
Answer: Additional information needed Unfortunately, you have not provided photographs of told us your height and weight. However, if you have a diastsis recti, often times this will need to repaired with sutures. The sutures that are used are usually Prolene which are non-absorbable sutures. There are other sutures that are available. However, if you have a very bad diastasis recti and you are not planning future pregnancies, then mesh can be used. The mesh is made from polypropylene and is a large piece that is sewn from side to side. This provides increased mechanical strength, helps maintain a reduced weight and creates a more hourglass figure. Additional information is needed to give a more accurate answer.
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September 23, 2024
Answer: Additional information needed Unfortunately, you have not provided photographs of told us your height and weight. However, if you have a diastsis recti, often times this will need to repaired with sutures. The sutures that are used are usually Prolene which are non-absorbable sutures. There are other sutures that are available. However, if you have a very bad diastasis recti and you are not planning future pregnancies, then mesh can be used. The mesh is made from polypropylene and is a large piece that is sewn from side to side. This provides increased mechanical strength, helps maintain a reduced weight and creates a more hourglass figure. Additional information is needed to give a more accurate answer.
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September 22, 2024
Answer: Sutures in tummy tuck The type of suture used to repair the diastasis is a separate concept from quilting sutures (which are used to suture the skin to the muscle to avoid drains in a tummy tuck). The two types of sutures for diastasis are absorbable vs permanent. I actually use both. I use a permanent suture for the strength of the repair and then cover it over with a second layer of barbed, absorbable suture to limit the risk of infection of the permanent suture in case there are wound healing issues that can increase the chance of bacteria infecting the permanent suture.
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September 22, 2024
Answer: Sutures in tummy tuck The type of suture used to repair the diastasis is a separate concept from quilting sutures (which are used to suture the skin to the muscle to avoid drains in a tummy tuck). The two types of sutures for diastasis are absorbable vs permanent. I actually use both. I use a permanent suture for the strength of the repair and then cover it over with a second layer of barbed, absorbable suture to limit the risk of infection of the permanent suture in case there are wound healing issues that can increase the chance of bacteria infecting the permanent suture.
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