Suture With Resorbable Cones: Histology and Physico-Mechanical Features

Conclusions
Fibrous tissue around the sutures increased progressively over time, and was most prominent at the level of the nodes. Cones were completely resorbed within 6 months. A reduction in the index of resistance of the suspension sutures occurred over 1 year.

Source: Aesthetic Surgery Journal - February 15, 2016 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Consiglio, F., Pizzamiglio, R., Parodi, P. C., De Biasio, F., Machin, P. N., Di Loreto, C., Gamboa, M. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research