What kind of material/sutures etc is used to close a TT surgery?

Hi there, Absorbable sutures such as PDS and monocryl are often used. These sutures dissolve and do not need to be removed post op.

Hi there, permanent sutures are used for muscle repair (nylon), and absorbable sutures are used for the rest (long chains of carbohydrate like material). Staples are never left in, and can be avoided completely.

Thank you for your question. I use disolvable sutures for the muscle repair and incision closure as well. There are no staples, wires or permanent sutures. Good luck with your surgery.

Definitely mention this to your surgeon. Most surgeons would not use metal staples fir a tummy tuck but make sure your surgeon is aware of your concern.

Thank you for sharing your question. In all of my cases a tummy tuck repair is not performed with any metals or staples, only long lasting dissolvable sutures. Hope this helps.

Dear tinymagpie,every plastic surgeon has his preferred technique and suture materials. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Sutures are typically nylon or absorbable. Staples are not usually used, and they can certainly be avoided. Simply speak with your surgeon about your prior experiences after surgery.

A tummy tuck surgery should not require or use any metal staples or sutures in or on your skin. The sutures that I use are nylon deep sutures for strength to tighten your abdomen. The remainder of the sutures for reinforcement as well as skin closure are all dissolvable sutures made of carbohydrates which your body slowly dissolves and absorbs over time as it heals. Hope this helps!

Johnson C. Lee, MD
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon

The suture used during a tummy tuck vary from surgeon to surgeon. Very few if any plastic surgeons would use staples or metal sutures for a tummy tuck.


If a member of my family underwent a tummy tuck, it would be performed by an experienced plastic surgeon who is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) . If you are serious about undergoing this procedure, you should have a thorough consultation with a plastic surgeon having those credentials, who will fully explain what is entailed in the procedures, including both the positives and potential problems. You should be complimented on the fact that you are seeking valid information before jumping into any procedure.

Robert Singer, MD FACS

La Jolla, California

Thank you for the question and metal sutures are not used during an abdominoplasty, but go on some complimentary consultations with experts and compare recommendations and express your concerns

Dr Corbin