What kind of sutures does the doctor use for a tummy tuck or abdominoplasty?
Dr. Pittman–Waller prefers to use a new type of suture, a barbed absorbable suture manufactured by Quill. There is no need to have the suture removed at a later date as the body absorbs the suture over time. Because the suture is barbed, it is not necessary to tie knots during the surgery, so the length of time of the operation is shortened.
