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Skin closure sutures are used across a wide range of surgical, cosmetic, trauma and wound repair procedures requiring reliable external tissue approximation. Selecting the correct skin closure suture depends on wound tension, healing time, cosmetic outcome, absorbability requirements and clinician preference.
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Monofilament Skin Closure
Monofilament sutures such as Ethilon, Prolene and Monocryl are commonly used for smooth tissue passage and reduced tissue drag.
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Absorbable Options
Absorbable skin closure sutures such as Monocryl may be selected where gradual absorption during healing is preferred.
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Non-Absorbable Options
Non-absorbable sutures such as Nylon and Prolene are commonly used where extended external wound support is required.
Skin Closure Suture Healing Profiles
Different skin closure sutures provide different wound support durations depending on material selection and absorbability profile.
Monocryl / Poliglecaprone 25
Ethilon / Nylon
Prolene / Polypropylene
| Suture Material | Structure | Absorbability | Common Skin Closure Use |
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| Monocryl / Poliglecaprone 25 | Monofilament | Absorbable | Subcuticular and cosmetic closure |
| Ethilon / Nylon | Monofilament | Non-Absorbable | External skin closure and cosmetic procedures |
| Prolene / Polypropylene | Monofilament | Non-Absorbable | Plastic surgery, skin closure and wound support |
| Vicryl / Polyglactin 910 | Braided | Absorbable | Deep dermal and soft tissue support |
Cosmetic Skin Closure
Monofilament sutures are frequently selected for cosmetic wound closure and reduced tissue drag.
External Wound Support
Non-absorbable sutures provide dependable external wound approximation during healing.
Subcuticular Closure
Absorbable monofilament sutures are commonly used in subcuticular skin closure procedures.
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Browse professional skin closure sutures by absorbability, material, USP size, needle configuration and cosmetic application.
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Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 75 cm (30 in) – CT-2 Taper Point Needle – 8411H (Box of 36) -
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 Polypropylene Mesh Non-Absorbable Synthetic Surgical Mesh USP 0 15 cm × 15 cm Square Wound Closure PMM1 (Box of 1) -
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 2.54 cm × 10 cm Rectangle Macroporous Polypropylene SPMXS (Box of 6) -
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 25 cm × 25 cm Square Macroporous Polypropylene SPMLI (Box of 3) -
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 Mesh Non-Absorbable Surgical Hernia Repair Mesh 6 in × 6 in Macroporous Polypropylene SPMH (Box of 6) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Microsurgical Suture USP 8-0 45 cm BV130-5 Taperpoint Needle X916G (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 2-0 120 cm MH-1 PLUS VISIBLACK Taperpoint Needle (31 mm) X1296H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 3-0 120 cm JMH-1 Taperpoint Flat Needle X1295H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture USP 2-0 90 cm KP-3 Conventional Cutting Needle (90 mm) W987 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture USP 0 100 cm V-38 Tapercut Needle (31 mm) W982G (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 1 100 cm CTD ETHIGUARD Blunt Point Needle (40 mm) W8998G (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 1 100 cm CTB Needle W8998 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 2-0 90 cm V-7 Tapercut Needle W8977 (Box of 12)
