Full tt recently and I began wondering... when the stomach muscles are sewn together, are they cut then sewn so that they grow together, or is the muscle dependent on the material used to stitch it together? How durable is the "product" that is used? Thank you. sincerely
August 9, 2011
Answer: Muscles are "realigned," suture holds them together so they can bond
It is more of a "realignment" of the muscles. They are not cut. They are not even exposed. The sheath around the rectus muscles is sewn together in the midline, correcting the bowing of these muscles that occurs after pregnancy or weight gain. The sutures need to hold the tissues together long enough for them to scar together. Then the sutures are not really necessary. Many surgeons (myself included) use permanent sutures out of an abundance of caution, to make sure that the muscles are held together long enough for this bond to take place (two months should be adequate). However, absorbable sutures probably stay around long enough too. The muscle repair is one of the gratifying benefits of a tummy tuck.
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August 9, 2011
Answer: Muscles are "realigned," suture holds them together so they can bond
It is more of a "realignment" of the muscles. They are not cut. They are not even exposed. The sheath around the rectus muscles is sewn together in the midline, correcting the bowing of these muscles that occurs after pregnancy or weight gain. The sutures need to hold the tissues together long enough for them to scar together. Then the sutures are not really necessary. Many surgeons (myself included) use permanent sutures out of an abundance of caution, to make sure that the muscles are held together long enough for this bond to take place (two months should be adequate). However, absorbable sutures probably stay around long enough too. The muscle repair is one of the gratifying benefits of a tummy tuck.
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June 23, 2011
Answer: Tummy Tuck Stomach Muscles Are Stitched Together with Strong Sutures
In a tummy tuck, the tummy muscles are stitched together with strong, permanent suture. The muscles themselves are left alone, and the fasica, or outer covering of the tummy muscles, are where the sutures are placed to tighten the stomach muscles.
Typically the suture is permanent, meaning that the suture material won't dissolve. Also, 2 or even 3 sutures are used, so that even if 1 suture fails, the other ones will hold the stomach muscles together. The material and the number of sutures should give you a lifetime ot tightness and support.
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June 23, 2011
Answer: Tummy Tuck Stomach Muscles Are Stitched Together with Strong Sutures
In a tummy tuck, the tummy muscles are stitched together with strong, permanent suture. The muscles themselves are left alone, and the fasica, or outer covering of the tummy muscles, are where the sutures are placed to tighten the stomach muscles.
Typically the suture is permanent, meaning that the suture material won't dissolve. Also, 2 or even 3 sutures are used, so that even if 1 suture fails, the other ones will hold the stomach muscles together. The material and the number of sutures should give you a lifetime ot tightness and support.
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