Absorbable suture vs Non Absorbable Gore-tex/silk?

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I am in need of an internal bra and lift for a breast Augmantation. I recently watched a BOTCHED series where the doctor used GORTEX sutures to prevent widening of a donut mastoplexy scar. I would like to know the truth behind this. In order to prevent a double bubble, bottoming out* and scar widening, which is the correct suture? I want a permanent result with out the excuse of it's your wearing skin. Absorbable vs nonabsorbable. Silk/ Gortex? Please explain.

Urmen Desai, MD, MPH, FACS · Answer

Yes, GoreTex is the standard for a peri-areolar lift.   I recommend an in-office examination as well as a detailed discussion with a surgeon who you are comfortable with.   Finally, make sure your surgeon is a Double-Board Certified Plastic Surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS) and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS).Best,Dr. DesaiBeverly Hills Institute for Aesthetic Plastic SurgeryHarvard Educated, Beverly Hills & Miami Beach Trained, Double-Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Donald W. Hause, MD · Answer

In the early 1990's Louis Binelli promoted his version of an old operation that was plagued by recurrence and made it more reliable. That involved a permanent suture that helped keep the areola small after removing skin (Before Binelli, doctors used dissolvable sutures that  resulted in near universal recurrence, scar widening and very poor outcomes, thus it was almost never done). It appears that keeping the areola small with a suture for at least 6 -12 months is required and no absorbable suture offers that longevity in strength. Even when using permanent sutures, the areola will spread over a period of 5 years or so in many patients (After 23 years in practice, I can say that). Donut Mastopexy is a technique that is very limited in its ability to address the issues associated with Breast Sagginess and should really be limited to patients with very little breast tissue, who are getting an augmentation and only need the nipple areolar complex moved 2 cm or less to achieve the desired results. If you are that patient, the result can be very acceptable, avoiding the traditional scars of a breast lift. Don't worry about the permanent suture. People live perfectly normal lives with permanent sutures in their body (I have them and am thankful). If they become an issue after 12 months, they can easily be removed under local anesthesia. Best of luck.

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