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6-0 sutures are fine surgical sutures commonly used for cosmetic wound closure, facial procedures, plastic surgery, ophthalmic surgery and delicate tissue approximation. Frequently selected for reduced tissue trauma and improved cosmetic healing outcomes, 6-0 sutures provide precise wound edge alignment and controlled handling during fine surgical procedures.
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Fine Cosmetic Closure
6-0 sutures are widely used in cosmetic and facial closure procedures where precise wound approximation is important.
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Delicate Tissue Approximation
Fine 6-0 sutures support controlled handling and reduced tissue trauma during delicate closure procedures.
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Precision Needle Control
6-0 sutures are commonly paired with fine precision needles for cosmetic and microsurgical applications.
6-0 Suture Size Profile
6-0 sutures are finer than general surgical closure sizes and are commonly selected for cosmetic and delicate tissue approximation procedures.
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6-0 Sutures
| Suture Size | Typical Structure | Common Surgical Use | Typical Tissue Type |
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| 6-0 | Fine monofilament or braided | Cosmetic closure and delicate wound repair | Fine superficial tissue |
| 6-0 Nylon | Monofilament non-absorbable | Facial closure and cosmetic skin approximation | External skin tissue |
| 6-0 Monocryl | Monofilament absorbable | Subcuticular and cosmetic closure | Delicate soft tissue |
| 6-0 Prolene | Monofilament non-absorbable | Plastic surgery and vascular approximation | Fine vascular and skin tissue |
Cosmetic Tissue Approximation
6-0 sutures are commonly selected for cosmetic closure procedures requiring precise wound edge alignment.
Reduced Tissue Trauma
Fine suture profiles support reduced tissue disruption during delicate surgical and facial procedures.
Precision Surgical Handling
6-0 sutures are commonly paired with fine needles for controlled tissue handling and cosmetic wound closure.
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Browse professional 6-0 surgical sutures by material, absorbability, needle configuration and cosmetic wound closure application.
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Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Surgical Suture | USP 6-0 | 70 cm | C-1 Taperpoint Needle | PDP1721H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Surgical Suture | USP 6-0 | 70 cm | CC175-8 Tapercut Needle (9.3 mm) | PDP1712H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Surgical Suture | USP 6-0 | 70 cm | BV-1 Taperpoint Needle (9.3 mm) | PDP1702H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Surgical Suture | USP 6-0 | 70 cm | CC-1 Tapercut Micro Point Needle | PDP1032H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Surgical Suture | USP 6-0 | 70 cm | BV Taperpoint Needle (11 mm) | PDP1002H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon MONOCRYL PLUS Poliglecaprone 25 Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture | USP 6-0 | 70 cm | Undyed | Single-Armed Reverse Cutting Prime Needle 13 mm | 3/8 Circle | MCP492H / W3215 (Box of 36) -
Ethicon MONOCRYL PLUS Poliglecaprone 25 Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture | USP 6-0 | 70 cm | Undyed | Single-Armed Reverse Cutting Prime Needle 11 mm | 3/8 Circle | MCP489H / W3214 (Box of 36) -
Ethicon MONOCRYL PLUS Poliglecaprone 25 Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture | USP 6-0 | 45 cm | Violet | Single-Armed Taperpoint Needle 13 mm | 1/2 Circle | MCP3224G / W3224 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture | USP 6-0 | 75 cm | BV-1 Taperpoint Needles 9.3 mm | 3/8 Circle with EVERPOINT Technology | EP8889H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture | USP 6-0 | 60 cm | BV-1 Taperpoint Needles 9.3 mm | 3/8 Circle with EVERPOINT Technology | EP8807H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture | USP 6-0 | 60 cm | BV-1 Taperpoint Needles 9.3 mm | 3/8 Circle with EVERPOINT Technology | EP8805H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture | USP 6-0 | 45 cm | BV-1 Taperpoint Needles 9.3 mm | 3/8 Circle with EVERPOINT Technology | EP8806H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture | USP 6-0 | 60 cm | BV-1 Taperpoint Needles 9.3 mm | 3/8 Circle with EVERPOINT Technology | EP8703H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Cardiovascular Suture | USP 6-0 | 24 in (61 cm) | Double-Armed BV EVERPOINT® Taper Point Needles (11 mm) | EP8610H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture | USP 6-0 | 45 cm (18 in) | Double-Armed BV-1 Taper Point Needles | 8806H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture | USP 6-0 | 60 cm (24 in) | Double-Armed BV-1 Taper Point Needles | 8805H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture | USP 6-0 | 45 cm | P-3 PRIME MULTIPASS® Reverse Cutting Needle | 8695H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture | USP 6-0 | 45 cm | PC-3 PRIME MULTIPASS® Conventional Cutting Needle | 8636H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture | USP 6-0 | 18 in (45 cm) | PC-3 PRIME™ Conventional Cutting Needle (16 mm) | 8636G (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture | USP 6-0 | 60 cm (24 in) | Double-Armed BV Taper Point Needles | 8610H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon VICRYL Polyglactin 910 Braided Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 6-0 – 45 cm – Undyed – Single-Armed Taper Point Needle 13 mm, 1/2 Circle – W9981 (Box of 12) Size: 6-0 Colour: Undyed Style: non cutting -
Ethicon VICRYL RAPIDE Braided Polyglactin 910 Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 6-0 – 45 cm – Undyed – Reverse Cutting Prime Needle (11 mm, 3/8 Circle) – W9913 (Box of 12) Size: 6-0 Colour: Undyed Style: Reverse Cutting Prime -
Ethicon VICRYL Polyglactin 910 Braided Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 6-0 – 45 cm – Undyed – Double-Armed Reverse Spatula Needles 8 mm, 1/2 Circle – W9756 (Box of 12) Size: 6-0 Colour: Undyed Style: cutting -
Ethicon VICRYL Polyglactin 910 Braided Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 6-0 – 45 cm – Undyed – Double-Armed Reverse Spatula Needles 8 mm, 1/4 Circle – W9752 (Box of 12) Size: 6-0 Colour: Undyed
