The Intracutaneous (Buried) Suture

The intracutaneous (buried) suture. The buried absorbable intracutaneous suture is suitable where good results are sought, such as for plasty procedures or flaps or more extensive direct excision on the face. The absorbable suture must be placed sufficiently deep so that it does not migrate to the skin surface and cause problems during wound healing. The knot with the suture ends cut short should be placed at the base of the wound. Reactions to intradermal suture materials vary, but severe irritation caused by suture material and resulting suppuration and expulsion of sutures from the wound are rare. The most common complication is part of the intradermal suture protruding from the wound a week or two after the procedure; the wound will heal well if the suture is pulled out.

Picture and text: Alexander Salava