Absorbable Sutures: An Even Easier Way to Manage Full-Thickness Skin Grafts

FTSG on the Face: Do We Really Need Tie-over Dressings or Quilting Sutures?

“…In all cases, FTSGs were taken from the supraclavicular area and were defatted. Thorough hemostasis was performed before insetting FTSGs with a running 5-0 Vicryl Rapide 2 that approximates carefully the graft and wound edges. A smear of CPL eye ointment was applied over the graft surface (Fig.…”

“…This was reflected in our cases with full graft take and no complications, in addition to simplifying the postoperative instructions as the absence of a tie-over dressing, and the use of absorbable suture material allowed greater flexibility in follow-up. 2 Furthermore, feedback from patients has highlighted the simplicity and effectiveness of our regime by allowing them to inspect their result immediately postoperatively.…”