Dissolvable Sutures and Wound Glue
Most patients don’t really know what type of sutures are used during their procedures. During your explant procedure the incisions will be closed in multiple layers with all dissolvable sutures. That means the suture material will be broken down by the body and there will not be any permanent sutures remaining. Additionally, all the sutures are under the skin level so there will be no visible sutures. This helps optimize the final scar.
Also, we don’t use any type of wound glue or wound tape on the incisions (steri strips). We have found they don’t improve the scar or healing. Additionally, some patients have very strong skin reactions to these types of products which can cause a rash or irritation to the scar that could potentially worsen the aesthetic outcome.