Can the Medical Assistant Place the Sutures of the Outer Skin After ATummy Tuck?

September 12, 2011
Asked By:EBR11 in Houston, TX

HI I had a consultation with a Surgeon who mentioned that the outter layer of skin will be finished by his medical assistant (maybe it was his nurse) I dont remember but I am concerned because the scar is my greatest fear. I will think the plastic surgeon will be the one to finish up this important process??? Is this a common practice to let somebody else do the final closure of skin?. Thank you. (I really like this doctor but this is making me hesitate)

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