Dear Nancie,I usually use some permanent sutures in the muscle (diastasis) and scarpa's fascia repair. Although every surgeon approaches things in a different way, it's likely the consensus is to use long lasting sutures due to the tension on the tissues. Hope this helps!
You'll find fans of both permanent and long-lasting, but dissolving sutures for muscle repair. They both can work. Personally, I favor the permanent ones.
