Im wondering whether dissolvable stutures are better than regular ones. Is it a good idea I insist on my surgeon using dissolvable s. during breast augmentation ( invisible in an under breast fold) Heartfelt thanks.
March 6, 2016
Answer: Dissolvable Sutures Hello,I would imagine every surgeon on the planet that performs breast augmentation uses various types of dissolvable sutures to close deep layers of tissue, and the vast majority use them for the skin. Some might additionally use removable sutures in the skin too, though.Best of luck!
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March 6, 2016
Answer: Dissolvable Sutures Hello,I would imagine every surgeon on the planet that performs breast augmentation uses various types of dissolvable sutures to close deep layers of tissue, and the vast majority use them for the skin. Some might additionally use removable sutures in the skin too, though.Best of luck!
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March 5, 2016
Answer: Dissolvable versus non-dissolvable suture I agree with Dr. Lepore that the appearance of the scar depends upon the way in which it is closed, rather than the material it is closed with. As well, your body's own natural scar forming characteristics. Some people scars, even when closed meticulously, are more red and firm than others because that is how their body forms scars. Some surgeons use non-dissolving stitches on the outside, but take them out after a week or so. I would advise against leaving behind permanently any non-dissolving stitches in the breast as I think it is unnecessary and if one were to get infected it could cause issues. Best of luck!Dr. SubbioBoard-Certified Plastic SurgeonNewtown Square/Philadelphia, PA
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March 5, 2016
Answer: Dissolvable versus non-dissolvable suture I agree with Dr. Lepore that the appearance of the scar depends upon the way in which it is closed, rather than the material it is closed with. As well, your body's own natural scar forming characteristics. Some people scars, even when closed meticulously, are more red and firm than others because that is how their body forms scars. Some surgeons use non-dissolving stitches on the outside, but take them out after a week or so. I would advise against leaving behind permanently any non-dissolving stitches in the breast as I think it is unnecessary and if one were to get infected it could cause issues. Best of luck!Dr. SubbioBoard-Certified Plastic SurgeonNewtown Square/Philadelphia, PA
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