Are staples always used for tummy tuck surgery?

Question

Are staples always used for tummy tucks or EE there other methods also?

Sacha Obaid, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question! For my tummy tuck patients, I use layers of dissolvable sutures and apply dermabond glue on top of the incision. Every surgeon has their own technique and choice of supplies used for procedures. Best of luck!

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

I never use staples for TTs.  Permanent sutures are used for muscle plication; absorbable, for TT incision.Kenneth Hughes, MD, ABPS Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Geuris Cruz Quiroz, MD · Answer

Good Morning Doll, thank for the question. I am a Dominican Plastic Surgeon and we never use Staples for tummy tuck surgery here. 
Regards, 
Dr Quiroz

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear  Charmaign08,
every plastic surgeon has his own operative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. I don't recommend usage of staples during a tummy tuck.  A multi-layered closure using absorbable sutures has a much better result in my opinion.  Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.  
 
 Best wishes and good luck.

Richard G. Reish, M.D. FACS

Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Vishnu Rumalla, MD · Answer

I think most plastic surgeons on a cosmetic tummy tuck use absorbable sutures, ask your surgeon beforehand, good luck.

Badar Jan, MD · Answer

Its an important question. Ultimately the goal is to perform a great procedure that patients will enjoy. There are different preferences surgeons have in closing the incisions. I suspect that most plastic surgeons use dissolving sutures instead of staples because it typically leads to the best quality scars. Its a very good question to ask your plastic surgeon along with seeing examples of their work.
Best wishes,
Dr. Jan

Miguel Delgado, MD · Answer

It will depend on the surgeon, some use staples and some use sutures. Be sure to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. Good luck.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Each surgeon has her/his own protocol, however it is less common to have staples than not.  Your incisions will have layered closures but the top most layer is not typically closed with staples.  Speak with your surgeon for her/his preferred technique.

Karan Chopra, MD · Answer

Staples are not commonly used in tummy tuck surgery but they are a perfectly fine option in certain patients. I personally prefer to use dissolving sutures under the skin to give a watertight closure in most patients.

Best of luck,
Dr. Karan Chopra
★★★★★
Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon
Face ⨀ Breast ⨀ Body Expert
Johns Hopkins Trained
Cosmetic Fellowship Trained

Are staples always used for tummy tuck surgery?

Answers (15)

More Tummy Tuck Questions

Are these leaking blisters normal 4 week post tummy tuck? (Photos)

Can I wear a sweat band around my waist and thermogenic sweat accelerator on my tummy 6 weeks post tummy tuck?

Failed muscle repair? (Photo)

Will Tanning before a tummy tuck cause problems?

How do I know if I tore my muscle repair after an abdominplasty?

Would a tummy tuck and bra line back lift give me a tight tummy and smooth back? (Photo)

WE SEND PRETTY
EMAILS