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Superficial skin sutures are designed for external wound approximation, surface tissue repair, cosmetic closure and low-tension skin closure procedures requiring precise wound edge alignment, smooth tissue handling and dependable healing support. Fine monofilament sutures are commonly selected for superficial skin closure procedures.
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Cosmetic Surface Closure
Superficial skin sutures are commonly selected for precise wound edge approximation and cosmetic healing outcomes.
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Fine Monofilament Sutures
Fine monofilament sutures such as Ethilon, Prolene and Monocryl are widely used for reduced tissue drag and controlled handling.
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Smaller USP Sizes
Superficial closure commonly involves finer USP sizes including 5-0, 6-0 and smaller microsurgical suture options.
Superficial Skin Suture Healing Profiles
Surface skin closure procedures may involve absorbable or non-absorbable sutures depending on cosmetic requirements and clinician preference.
Monocryl / Poliglecaprone 25
Ethilon / Nylon
Fine Cosmetic Closure
| Suture Material | Structure | Absorbability | Common Superficial Skin Use |
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| Monocryl / Poliglecaprone 25 | Monofilament | Absorbable | Subcuticular and cosmetic surface closure |
| Ethilon / Nylon | Monofilament | Non-Absorbable | External skin closure and facial approximation |
| Prolene / Polypropylene | Monofilament | Non-Absorbable | Plastic surgery and cosmetic wound approximation |
| Vicryl Rapide | Braided | Fast Absorbing | Selected superficial closure procedures |
Cosmetic Surface Approximation
Superficial skin sutures are selected to support precise wound edge alignment and cosmetic healing outcomes.
Reduced Tissue Trauma
Fine monofilament sutures support smooth tissue passage and controlled handling during surface closure procedures.
Fine USP Sizes
Superficial wound closure commonly involves smaller USP sizes for precise tissue approximation and cosmetic repair.
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Browse professional superficial skin sutures by material, USP size, absorbability and cosmetic wound closure application.
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LuxSutures LUXAMID Nylon Veterinary Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture Metric 6 50 cm Blue Cassette (1 Pc.) -
LuxSutures LUXAMID Nylon Veterinary Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture Metric 5 75 cm Blue Cassette (1 Pc.) -
LuxSutures LUXAMID Nylon Veterinary Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture Metric 4 100 cm Blue Cassette (1 Pc.) -
LuxSutures LUXAMID Nylon Veterinary Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture Metric 3.5 100 cm Blue Cassette (1 Pc.) -
LuxSutures LUXAMID Nylon Veterinary Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 2/0 100 cm Blue Cassette (1 Pc.) -
LuxSutures LUXAMID Nylon Veterinary Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 3/0 100 cm Blue Cassette (1 Pc.) -
LuxSutures LUXAMID Nylon Veterinary Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 4/0 100 cm Blue Cassette (1 Pc.) -
LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture USP 4/0 75 cm Black HS 17 (17 mm) Non-Cutting Round-Bodied (Taper) Needle (Box of 12) -
LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture USP 5/0 75 cm Black HS 16 (16 mm) Non-Cutting Round-Bodied (Taper) Needle (Box of 12) -
LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture USP 1 90 cm Blue DS 90 (90 mm) Cutting Needle (Box of 12) -
LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture USP 2/0 100 cm Blue DS 90 (90 mm) Cutting Needle (Box of 12) -
LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture USP 2 90 cm Blue DS 40 (40 mm) Cutting Needle (Box of 12) -
LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture USP 1 75 cm Blue DS 40 (40 mm) Cutting Needle (Box of 12) -
LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture USP 0 75 cm Blue DS 40 (40 mm) Cutting Needle (Box of 12) -
LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture USP 2/0 90 cm Blue DS 40 (40 mm) Cutting Needle (Box of 12) -
LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture USP 2/0 75 cm Blue DS 40 (40 mm) Cutting Needle (Box of 12) -
LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture USP 1 75 cm Blue DS 36 (36 mm) Cutting Needle (Box of 12) -
LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture USP 2/0 75 cm Blue DS 36 (36 mm) Cutting Needle (Box of 12) -
LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture USP 3/0 75 cm Blue DS 36 (36 mm) Cutting Needle (Box of 12) -
LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture USP 1 75 cm Blue DS 30 (30 mm) Cutting Needle (Box of 12) -
LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture USP 0 75 cm Blue DS 30 (30 mm) Cutting Needle (Box of 12) -
LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture USP 2/0 75 cm Blue DS 30 (30 mm) Cutting Needle (Box of 12) -
LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture USP 3/0 75 cm Blue DS 30 (30 mm) Cutting Needle (Box of 12) -
LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture USP 2/0 75 cm Blue DS 26 (26 mm) Cutting Needle (Box of 12)
