Choosing the right suture is a crucial factor in cosmetic outcome. We use different types depending on wound location and depth.
Suture Types:
- Absorbable Sutures:
- Vicryl (Polyglactin) — for deep layers. Dissolves in 60-90 days.
- Monocryl (Poliglecaprone) — flexible and smooth. Ideal subcuticular. Dissolves in 90-120 days.
- No removal needed — dissolve on their own.
- Non-absorbable Sutures:
- Nylon (Ethilon) — finest suture for skin. 6-0 and 7-0 for face.
- Prolene (Polypropylene) — least tissue reaction. Ideal for sensitive areas.
- Removed after healing (3-14 days depending on location).
Suture Thickness:
- Face: 6-0 or 7-0 (finer than hair).
- Hands: 5-0.
- Body: 4-0 or 3-0.
- Deep layers: 3-0 or 2-0.
The Rule:
The thinner the skin and more sensitive the area, the finer the suture we use.
At BEIT TARIQ Center, we use the finest surgical sutures from Ethicon (Johnson & Johnson).