Will dissolvable sutures hold the muscle repair in a tummy tuck?

May 2, 2018
Asked By:Alice marie in Lancaster, PA

I have recently had a tummy tuck with muscle repair. My surgeon said he used all absorbable sutures in the muscle repair. I’m concerned that once the sutures dissolve the muscle will come apart again. Should I be concerned?

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May 7, 2018

Answer: Reabsorbable sutures

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May 7, 2018

Answer: Reabsorbable sutures

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