Barbed sutures are knotless wound-closure devices featuring unidirectional or bidirectional barbs along the filament. First conceived in the mid-20th century, they have seen progressive refinement in ...
PHILADELPHIA – Patients without time for a facelift or intimidated by surgery now have more minimally invasive options that produce effective results. Barbed sutures, ultrasonic body contouring and ...
Surgical wound closure techniques have evolved to balance efficient healing with optimal cosmetic results. Traditional methods such as interrupted and continuous sutures focus on reliable edge ...