What are the doctors opinions on using staples or stitches? Is there an area of the face where one is better than the other? Read staples aren't a good idea ever. Is this true? A doctor I had a consult with stated they use them in the hair because its easier on the hair. I want to have a face lift this winter. Is it appropriate for me to tell a doctor no staples?
October 6, 2013
Answer: Facelift incisions - Los Angeles
I perform many facelifts and usually use sutures for my incision line, but surgeons vary in technique. Staples are sometimes used in the hair. Raffy Karamanoukian Los Angeles
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October 6, 2013
Answer: Facelift incisions - Los Angeles
I perform many facelifts and usually use sutures for my incision line, but surgeons vary in technique. Staples are sometimes used in the hair. Raffy Karamanoukian Los Angeles
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September 25, 2013
Answer: FACELIFT
I use staples in the hair, I agree it is less traumatic for healing and the scar is no different. Some surgeons use staples in breast and abdominal surgery too
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September 25, 2013
Answer: FACELIFT
I use staples in the hair, I agree it is less traumatic for healing and the scar is no different. Some surgeons use staples in breast and abdominal surgery too
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September 23, 2013
Answer: Sutures or staples
Personally, I always use sutures when performing a facelift as I feel it gives me more control as a surgeon and I can approximate the suture line better to obtain the most minimal scar possible. I like to use dissolving sutures as I have found that it is discomforting for patients to have them removed. Staples can be used in the hairline with great success but I feel they are not as exact. Also, it is uncomfortable to have them removed. It is really not the suture or staple which gives you a good incision line but the talent of the surgeon closing the incision and the tension applied during the facelift.
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September 23, 2013
Answer: Sutures or staples
Personally, I always use sutures when performing a facelift as I feel it gives me more control as a surgeon and I can approximate the suture line better to obtain the most minimal scar possible. I like to use dissolving sutures as I have found that it is discomforting for patients to have them removed. Staples can be used in the hairline with great success but I feel they are not as exact. Also, it is uncomfortable to have them removed. It is really not the suture or staple which gives you a good incision line but the talent of the surgeon closing the incision and the tension applied during the facelift.
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