Permanent vs dissolvable sutures for diastasis muscle repair? (Photo)

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I see doctors say permanent because you want a permanent solution but I have read studies (one by Rosen) about there being no difference. I have also read that permanent can get infected over time. For those that use permanent is it because you have had DR fail with dissolving? And for those that use dissolving is it because you have seen infections? Pic of DR attached

Michelle Zweifler, MD · Answer

Traditionally, diastasis recti repair has been with permanent sutures.  With a new generation of weight loss patients, have started to use absorable sutures for diastasis repair.  Also, Quill and other barbed sutures are used more frequently with diastasis repair.  Radiologic studies have shown comparable results postop.

Pedy Ganchi, MD · Answer

Hello,Most surgeons use non-dissolvable sutures for diastasis recti repairs without a significant risk for complications. These sutures are well tolerated and ensure proper healing of the core muscles which can be subject to extreme forces. It is the surgeon's judgement in each particular case to select the most suitable type of suture material for the patient's anatomy and needs.  Warm regards,Dr. Pedy Ganchi                                                                                                         Village Plastic Surgery

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

I use a combination of permanent and absorbable sutures for the diastasis repair.  Other surgeons will have preferences based upon their experience.  Trust your board certified plastic surgeon to perform the surgery and oversee your post-operative care.Kenneth Hughes, MD, ABPS Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Adolfo Sesto, MD · Answer

Hi. You are asking a very technical question. We use both types of suture depending on the plane we are working in the abdominal area. You should not be concern about this, since is a medical decision and you should trust your surgeons protocol. I have never have any case of permanent sutures infection, as said above they are all use in distinctive planes in the surgery with no complication.International Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS)
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