What is best for blepharoplasty? Stitches (sutures) or glue? Pros and cons for each?

April 20, 2017
Asked By:6am6oom in Los Angeles, CA

What gives better looking eyelids as in which results look better and which one leaves a better looking and less noticeable scar?

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May 3, 2018

Answer: Sutures vs glue

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Cameron Chesnut, MD, FAAD, FACMSDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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May 3, 2018

Answer: Sutures vs glue

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Cameron Chesnut, MD, FAAD, FACMSDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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April 27, 2017

Answer: Eyelid surgery closure

Stephen H. Fink, DO, FAOCOBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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April 27, 2017

Answer: Eyelid surgery closure

Stephen H. Fink, DO, FAOCOBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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April 24, 2017

Answer: Stitches or glue for blephoroplasty?

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April 24, 2017

Answer: Stitches or glue for blephoroplasty?

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April 23, 2017

Answer: Glue is not used to close blepharoplasty wounds.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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April 23, 2017

Answer: Glue is not used to close blepharoplasty wounds.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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April 22, 2017

Answer: Stitches (sutures) or glue for upper blepharoplasty ?

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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April 22, 2017

Answer: Stitches (sutures) or glue for upper blepharoplasty ?

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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April 21, 2017

Answer: Eyelid stitches or glue?

David Stoker, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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April 21, 2017

Answer: Eyelid stitches or glue?

David Stoker, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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