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As you can see from below, many surgeon's use dermabond on the surface, on top of the sutures for a final layer of support. Hope this helps, Dr. Nazarian
I personally don't use this substance but I don't think it would be a substitute for sutures. It might be applied for reinforcement however.
Dermabond is a long used final wound closure adhesive. It can be used to seal the final suture line and give strength and protection to the closure.
Dermabond is commonly use in the closure of incisions for breast reduction. There are many layers of stitches placed beneath the skin for support. Dermabond is used only on the surface in my practice to cover the incisions.
Breast reduction; sutures and dreamlandYes this is normal to use for the final closure of an incision
Dermabond is never used as a replacement for the normal sutures, but some surgeons like to use it at the end of the procedure to seal the wounds. There is no clear evidence that doing so gives any advantage, though.
Dermabond to cover the incisions can be used to cover many incisions. Some surgeons use it instead of steri-strips.
I have strong feelings about this. My breast reductions are well known and, as a signature procedure, I want to provide the best ultimate scar. To do this, I use skin sutures. I have no intention of using Dermabond.
Thank you for your pictures. It looks like more than 200 to 250 g can be removed in my opinion. You must rely on your plastic surgeon's judgment and physical examination for the final determination on what he or she believes it is the right amount to remove for an excellent results and...
Yes, this is quite common during the healing process, but things should return to normal once everything in the area calms down and the swelling subsides. Best, Dr. Nazarian
The issue is that due to your weight, your BMI is high. And patients with a high BMI are much more likely to encounter complications from surgery. If you can't lose the weight with a plan like Weight Watchers, perhaps consider bariatric surgery. Sorry for your frustration. Best, Dr. Nazarian