I had a full tummy tuck with muscle repair done in 2018 then had a revision in 2021. Both times I had hypersensitivity to dissolvable sutures that caused hypertrophic scarring where the sutures were placed. I am wanting to get the scar revised however do not want to risk the same issue occurring. Can regular sutures be used for individuals with hypersensitivity.
Answer: Can Non-absorable Sutures Be Used for Closure of a Tummy Tuck? Thank you for your question. During an abdominoplasty many sutures are placed. Depending on the type that is used, some will dissolve in 6 weeks, some in 6 months. It is not uncommon for some of the sutures to push themselves out of the incision line. Sometimes hypertropic or keloid scarring can occur. The type of suture may be changed if there are significant amount of spitting sutures or other issues. Non absorbable sutures can be used typically for the outermost layer of skin. Best to discuss with your Plastic Surgeon.
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Answer: Can Non-absorable Sutures Be Used for Closure of a Tummy Tuck? Thank you for your question. During an abdominoplasty many sutures are placed. Depending on the type that is used, some will dissolve in 6 weeks, some in 6 months. It is not uncommon for some of the sutures to push themselves out of the incision line. Sometimes hypertropic or keloid scarring can occur. The type of suture may be changed if there are significant amount of spitting sutures or other issues. Non absorbable sutures can be used typically for the outermost layer of skin. Best to discuss with your Plastic Surgeon.
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November 15, 2023
Answer: Sutures for TT Yes, non-absorbable sutures can be used for the closure of a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty). The choice of suture material and technique is often determined by the surgeon's preferences, the specific procedure performed, and individual patient factors.
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November 15, 2023
Answer: Sutures for TT Yes, non-absorbable sutures can be used for the closure of a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty). The choice of suture material and technique is often determined by the surgeon's preferences, the specific procedure performed, and individual patient factors.
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Answer: Sutures Dissolving sutures will still be needed internally, but non-dissolvable sutures can be used externally and then later be removed.
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Answer: Sutures Dissolving sutures will still be needed internally, but non-dissolvable sutures can be used externally and then later be removed.
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November 1, 2023
Answer: Scar hypertrophy Scar hypertrophy is generally genetically determined. During the maturation of scar tissue, the body creates a balance between creating scar tissue and breaking down or the maturation of scar tissue. Individuals prone to hypertrophic, scars, or keloid scar formation typically have an imbalance in these two factors.
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November 1, 2023
Answer: Scar hypertrophy Scar hypertrophy is generally genetically determined. During the maturation of scar tissue, the body creates a balance between creating scar tissue and breaking down or the maturation of scar tissue. Individuals prone to hypertrophic, scars, or keloid scar formation typically have an imbalance in these two factors.
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