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Plastic surgery sutures are designed for precise tissue approximation, cosmetic wound closure and reconstructive surgical procedures where minimising tissue trauma and supporting aesthetic healing outcomes are important. Common plastic surgery suture materials include Monocryl, Prolene, Ethilon and Vicryl depending on the procedure and tissue layer involved.
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Cosmetic Skin Closure
Plastic surgery sutures are commonly selected to support precise wound edge approximation and cosmetic healing outcomes.
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Monofilament Options
Monofilament sutures such as Monocryl, Ethilon and Prolene are widely used for reduced tissue drag and smooth tissue passage.
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Layered Wound Closure
Plastic surgery procedures may involve deep dermal, subcuticular and external skin closure using different suture materials.
Plastic Surgery Suture Healing Profiles
Different plastic surgery suture materials provide different wound support durations and handling profiles depending on the procedure.
Vicryl / Polyglactin 910
Monocryl / Poliglecaprone 25
Ethilon / Prolene
| Suture Material | Structure | Absorbability | Common Plastic Surgery Use |
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| Monocryl / Poliglecaprone 25 | Monofilament | Absorbable | Subcuticular and cosmetic skin closure |
| Ethilon / Nylon | Monofilament | Non-Absorbable | External cosmetic closure and facial procedures |
| Prolene / Polypropylene | Monofilament | Non-Absorbable | Plastic surgery and precision wound approximation |
| Vicryl / Polyglactin 910 | Braided | Absorbable | Deep dermal closure and tissue support |
Cosmetic Wound Closure
Plastic surgery sutures are selected to support precise wound approximation and aesthetic healing outcomes.
Reduced Tissue Drag
Monofilament sutures support smooth tissue passage during delicate cosmetic procedures.
Layered Tissue Repair
Different absorbable and non-absorbable sutures may be used across multiple closure layers during reconstructive procedures.
Shop Plastic Surgery Sutures
Browse professional plastic surgery sutures by material, USP size, needle configuration and cosmetic procedure application.
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Ethicon PROLENE Knitted Polypropylene Mesh Non-Absorbable Surgical Hernia Repair Mesh 4.5 cm × 10.1 cm Keyhole Hernia Mesh & Fixation PMSK3 (Box of 3) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Flat Mesh Non-Absorbable Surgical Hernia Repair Mesh 6 cm × 11 cm Rectangle Hernia Mesh & Fixation PMS3 (Box of 3) -
Ethicon PROLENE Knitted Polypropylene Mesh Non-Absorbable Surgical Hernia Repair Mesh 12 cm × 10 cm Rectangle Hernia Mesh & Fixation PMP3 (Box of 3) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Flat Mesh Non-Absorbable Surgical Hernia Repair Mesh 15 cm × 7.5 cm Rectangle Hernia Mesh & Fixation PMR3 (Box of 3) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Flat Mesh Non-Absorbable Surgical Hernia Repair Mesh 15 cm × 15 cm Square Hernia Mesh & Fixation PMM3 (Box of 3) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Flat Mesh Non-Absorbable Surgical Hernia Repair Mesh 15 cm × 10 cm Rectangle Hernia Mesh & Fixation PMN3 (Box of 3) -
Ethicon PROLENE Knitted Polypropylene Mesh Non-Absorbable Surgical Hernia Repair Mesh 6.1 cm × 13.7 cm Keyhole Hernia Mesh & Fixation PMLK1 (Box of 1) -
Ethicon PROLENE Knitted Polypropylene Mesh Non-Absorbable Surgical Mesh 30 cm × 30 cm Square Hernia Mesh & Fixation PML3 (Box of 3) -
Ethicon PROLENE Soft Polypropylene Flat Mesh Non-Absorbable Surgical Hernia Repair Mesh 35.6 cm × 30 cm Rectangle Macroporous Polypropylene SPMXXL (Box of 3) -
Ethicon PROLENE Soft Polypropylene Flat Mesh Non-Absorbable Surgical Hernia Repair Mesh 5 cm × 10 cm Rectangle Macroporous Polypropylene SPMS (Box of 6) -
Ethicon PROLENE Soft Polypropylene Flat Mesh Non-Absorbable Surgical Hernia Repair Mesh 2.54 cm × 10 cm Rectangle Macroporous Polypropylene SPMXS (Box of 6) -
Ethicon PROLENE Soft Polypropylene Mesh Non-Absorbable Surgical Hernia Repair Mesh 3 in × 6 in Macroporous Polypropylene SPMII (Box of 6) -
Ethicon PROLENE Soft Polypropylene Flat Mesh Non-Absorbable Surgical Hernia Repair Mesh 25 cm × 25 cm Square Macroporous Polypropylene SPMLI (Box of 3) -
Ethicon PROLENE Soft Polypropylene Mesh Non-Absorbable Surgical Hernia Repair Mesh 6 in × 6 in Macroporous Polypropylene SPMH (Box of 6) -
Ethicon NUROLON Braided Nylon Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 1 75 cm Black Reverse Cutting Needle (22 mm, 1/2 Circle) W5957 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon NUROLON Braided Nylon Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 1 75 cm Black Taper Point Needle (31 mm, 1/2 Circle) W5723 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon NUROLON Braided Nylon Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 1 75 cm Black Non-Needled Ligature W5225 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon NUROLON Braided Nylon Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 0 75 cm Black Non-Needled Ligature W5224 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon NUROLON Braided Nylon Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 1 45 cm Black Non-Needled Ligature W5205 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon COATED VICRYL PLUS Polyglactin 910 Braided Absorbable Antibacterial Surgical Suture – USP 4-0 – 45 cm (18 in) – Undyed – Single-Armed Conventional Cutting PC-5 MULTIPASS® Needle 19 mm, 3/8 Circle – VCP823G (Box of 12) Size: 4-0 Colour: Undyed -
Ethicon VICRYL Polyglactin 910 Braided Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 3-0 – 20 cm – Violet – Single-Armed Taper Point Needle 22 mm, Ski – E9903S (Box of 24) Size: 3-0 Colour: Violet Style: Taper Point -
Ethicon VICRYL Polyglactin 910 Braided Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 90 cm – Violet – Single-Armed Taper Point V-37 Needle 37 mm, 1/2 Circle – W9466 (Box of 12) Size: 2-0 Colour: Violet Style: Taper Point V-37 -
Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 90 cm – CC-40 TAPERCUT® Needle – W8852 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon VICRYL Polyglactin 910 Braided Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 75 cm – Violet – Single-Armed Taper Point FSLX Needle 26 mm, 1/2 Circle – W9390 (Box of 12) Size: 2-0 Colour: Violet Style: Taper Point FSLX
