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Body Contouring Sutures & Large Closure Surgical Sutures

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Body Contouring and Large-Closure Sutures

Explore professional surgical sutures selected for body-contouring procedures, longer incisions and layered soft-tissue closure where controlled handling and dependable wound support are required.

  • Options for layered soft-tissue closure
  • Dependable tensile support
  • Multiple materials and needle profiles
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Sutures selected for extensive and layered closure

Compare absorbable and non-absorbable materials, suture sizes, tensile-support profiles and needle configurations for professional body-contouring procedures.

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  • Ethicon PDS™ Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Surgical Suture – 90 cm – V - 34 Needle – PDP9355H (Box of 36) - SuturePDP9355H

    Ethicon PDS™ Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Surgical Suture – 90 cm – V-34 Needle – PDP9355H (Box of 36)

    Ethicon PDS™ Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Surgical Suture – 90 cm – V-34 Needle – PDP9355H (Box of 36)
    £249.66
    £249.66
  • Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Veterinary Suture – USP 1 – 70 cm – V - 38 TAPERCUT® Needle (31 mm) – PDP9334H (Box of 36) - SuturePDP9334H

    Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Veterinary Suture – USP 1 – 70 cm – V-38 TAPERCUT® Needle (31 mm) – PDP9334H (Box of 36)

    Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Veterinary Suture – USP 1 – 70 cm – V-38 TAPERCUT® Needle (31 mm) – PDP9334H (Box of 36)
    £260.22
    £260.22
  • Ethicon PDS™ Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Surgical Suture – 70 cm – V - 38 Needle – PDP9333H (Box of 36) - SuturePDP9333H

    Ethicon PDS™ Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Surgical Suture – 70 cm – V-38 Needle – PDP9333H (Box of 36)

    Ethicon PDS™ Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Surgical Suture – 70 cm – V-38 Needle – PDP9333H (Box of 36)
    £250.46
    £250.46
  • Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 1 – 90 cm – CP Reverse Cutting Needle (40 mm) – PDP9324H (Box of 36) - SuturePDP9324H

    Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 1 – 90 cm – CP Reverse Cutting Needle (40 mm) – PDP9324H (Box of 36)

    Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 1 – 90 cm – CP Reverse Cutting Needle (40 mm) – PDP9324H (Box of 36)
    £227.00
    £227.00
  • Ethicon PDS™ Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Surgical Suture – 70 cm – CT Needle – PDP9233H (Box of 36) - SuturePDP9233H

    Ethicon PDS™ Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Surgical Suture – 70 cm – CT Needle – PDP9233H (Box of 36)

    Ethicon PDS™ Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Surgical Suture – 70 cm – CT Needle – PDP9233H (Box of 36)
    £202.29
    £202.29
  • Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Veterinary Suture – USP 1 – 70 cm – MH - 1 Taper Point Needle (31 mm) – PDP9211H (Box of 36) - SuturePDP9211H

    Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Veterinary Suture – USP 1 – 70 cm – MH-1 Taper Point Needle (31 mm) – PDP9211H (Box of 36)

    Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Veterinary Suture – USP 1 – 70 cm – MH-1 Taper Point Needle (31 mm) – PDP9211H (Box of 36)
    £200.18
    £200.18
  • Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 0 – 90 cm – CT Taperpoint Needle – PDP358H (Box of 36) - SuturePDP358H

    Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 0 – 90 cm – CT Taperpoint Needle – PDP358H (Box of 36)

    Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 0 – 90 cm – CT Taperpoint Needle – PDP358H (Box of 36)
    £219.65
    £219.65
  • Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2 - 0 – 36 in (90 cm) – CT Taperpoint Needle (40 mm) – PDP357H (Box of 36) - SuturePDP357H

    Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 36 in (90 cm) – CT Taperpoint Needle (40 mm) – PDP357H (Box of 36)

    Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 36 in (90 cm) – CT Taperpoint Needle (40 mm) – PDP357H (Box of 36)
    £213.12
    £213.12
  • Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 1 – 70 cm – CT - 2 Taperpoint Needle (26 mm) – PDP335H (Box of 36) - SuturePDP335H

    Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 1 – 70 cm – CT-2 Taperpoint Needle (26 mm) – PDP335H (Box of 36)

    Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 1 – 70 cm – CT-2 Taperpoint Needle (26 mm) – PDP335H (Box of 36)
    £234.12
    £234.12
  • Ethicon ETHILON™ Black Monofilament Non - Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 0 – 30 in (75 cm) – Black – FSLX Reverse Cutting Needle 26 mm – 3/8 Circle – P7085H (Box of 36) - SutureP7085H

    Ethicon ETHILON™ Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 0 – 30 in (75 cm) – Black – FSLX Reverse Cutting Needle 26 mm – 3/8 Circle – P7085H (Box of 36)

    Ethicon ETHILON™ Black Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 0 – 30 in (75 cm) – Black – FSLX Reverse Cutting Needle 26 mm – 3/8 Circle – P7085H (Box of 36)
    £78.29
    £78.29
  • Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non - Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2 - 0 – 120 cm – V - 7 TAPERCUT® Needle (26 mm) – EH7779H (Box of 36) - SutureEH7779H

    Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 120 cm – V-7 TAPERCUT® Needle (26 mm) – EH7779H (Box of 36)

    Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 120 cm – V-7 TAPERCUT® Needle (26 mm) – EH7779H (Box of 36)
    £202.80
    £202.80
  • Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non - Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2 - 0 (Metric 3) – 45 cm – PS - 1 PRIME™ Reverse Cutting Needle – EH7756H (Box of 36) - SutureEH7756H

    Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 (Metric 3) – 45 cm – PS-1 PRIME™ Reverse Cutting Needle – EH7756H (Box of 36)

    Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 (Metric 3) – 45 cm – PS-1 PRIME™ Reverse Cutting Needle – EH7756H (Box of 36)
    £137.94
    £137.94
  • Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non - Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2 - 0 – 45 cm – PS - 2 PRIME MULTIPASS® Reverse Cutting Needle – EH7555H (Box of 36) - SutureEH7555H

    Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 45 cm – PS-2 PRIME MULTIPASS® Reverse Cutting Needle – EH7555H (Box of 36)

    Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 45 cm – PS-2 PRIME MULTIPASS® Reverse Cutting Needle – EH7555H (Box of 36)
    £145.83
    £145.83
  • Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non - Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2 - 0 – 75 cm – PS - 1 PRIME™ Reverse Cutting Needle – EH7550H (Box of 36) - SutureEH7550H

    Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 75 cm – PS-1 PRIME™ Reverse Cutting Needle – EH7550H (Box of 36)

    Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 75 cm – PS-1 PRIME™ Reverse Cutting Needle – EH7550H (Box of 36)
    £137.94
    £137.94
  • Ethicon ETHIBOND EXCEL Polyester Braided Non - Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 0 – 90 cm – White – Single - Armed Taperpoint Needle 22 mm – Straight (SKI) – E6194G (Box of 12) - SutureE6194G

    Ethicon ETHIBOND EXCEL Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 0 – 90 cm – White – Single-Armed Taperpoint Needle 22 mm – Straight (SKI) – E6194G (Box of 12)

    Ethicon ETHIBOND EXCEL Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 0 – 90 cm – White – Single-Armed Taperpoint Needle 22 mm – Straight (SKI) – E6194G (Box of 12)
    £101.25
    £101.25
  • Ethicon ETHIBOND EXCEL Polyester Braided Non - Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2 - 0 – 90 cm (36 in) – White – Single - Armed Taperpoint Needle 36 mm – 1/2 Circle (SHT - 1) – E6193G (Box of 12) - SutureE6193G

    Ethicon ETHIBOND EXCEL Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 90 cm (36 in) – White – Single-Armed Taperpoint Needle 36 mm – 1/2 Circle (SHT-1) – E6193G (Box of 12)

    Ethicon ETHIBOND EXCEL Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 90 cm (36 in) – White – Single-Armed Taperpoint Needle 36 mm – 1/2 Circle (SHT-1) – E6193G (Box of 12)
    £49.00
    £49.00
  • Ethicon ETHIBOND EXCEL Polyester Braided Non - Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2 - 0 – 70 cm – Green – Double - Armed Trocar Point Needles 254 mm – Straight – D9816 (Box of 12) - SutureD9816

    Ethicon ETHIBOND EXCEL Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 70 cm – Green – Double-Armed Trocar Point Needles 254 mm – Straight – D9816 (Box of 12)

    Ethicon ETHIBOND EXCEL Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 70 cm – Green – Double-Armed Trocar Point Needles 254 mm – Straight – D9816 (Box of 12)
    £250.40
    £250.40
  • Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 0 – 150 cm – CT - 2 Taperpoint Flat Needle – D10180 (Box of 24) - SutureD10180

    Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 0 – 150 cm – CT-2 Taperpoint Flat Needle – D10180 (Box of 24)

    Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 0 – 150 cm – CT-2 Taperpoint Flat Needle – D10180 (Box of 24)
    £222.75
    £222.75
  • Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 0 – 150 cm – CT - 1 Taperpoint Needle (36 mm) – D10179 (Box of 24) - SutureD10179

    Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 0 – 150 cm – CT-1 Taperpoint Needle (36 mm) – D10179 (Box of 24)

    Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 0 – 150 cm – CT-1 Taperpoint Needle (36 mm) – D10179 (Box of 24)
    £222.75
    £222.75
  • Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture – USP 1 – 244 cm – CTX Taperpoint Needle (48 mm) – D10178 (Box of 12) - SutureD10178

    Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture – USP 1 – 244 cm – CTX Taperpoint Needle (48 mm) – D10178 (Box of 12)

    Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture – USP 1 – 244 cm – CTX Taperpoint Needle (48 mm) – D10178 (Box of 12)
    £113.96
    £113.96
  • Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non - Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2 - 0 – 90 cm (36 in) – Double - Armed MH Taper Point Needles – 8843H (Box of 36) - Suture8843H

    Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 90 cm (36 in) – Double-Armed MH Taper Point Needles – 8843H (Box of 36)

    Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 90 cm (36 in) – Double-Armed MH Taper Point Needles – 8843H (Box of 36)
    £191.40
    £191.40
  • Ethicon ETHIBOND EXCEL Polyester Braided Non - Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2 – 75 cm – Green – Single - Armed Tapercut Needle 40 mm – 1/2 Circle – 869G (Box of 12) - Suture869G

    Ethicon ETHIBOND EXCEL Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2 – 75 cm – Green – Single-Armed Tapercut Needle 40 mm – 1/2 Circle – 869G (Box of 12)

    Ethicon ETHIBOND EXCEL Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2 – 75 cm – Green – Single-Armed Tapercut Needle 40 mm – 1/2 Circle – 869G (Box of 12)
    £52.23
    £52.23
  • Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non - Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 0 – 75 cm (30 in) – FSLX Reverse Cutting Needle – 8690H (Box of 36) - Suture8690H

    Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 0 – 75 cm (30 in) – FSLX Reverse Cutting Needle – 8690H (Box of 36)

    Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 0 – 75 cm (30 in) – FSLX Reverse Cutting Needle – 8690H (Box of 36)
    £105.89
    £105.89
  • Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non - Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2 - 0 – 45 cm (18 in) – FS Reverse Cutting Needle – 8685H (Box of 36) - Suture8685H

    Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 45 cm (18 in) – FS Reverse Cutting Needle – 8685H (Box of 36)

    Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 45 cm (18 in) – FS Reverse Cutting Needle – 8685H (Box of 36)
    £98.36
    £98.36

Selection guidance

Choosing sutures for body-contouring procedures

Body-contouring procedures can involve longer incisions, multiple tissue layers and areas exposed to varying degrees of tension. Suture selection should consider tissue depth, wound location, required support and the expected rate of healing.

Precision Dermal supplies surgical sutures in a range of materials, sizes and needle configurations for professional layered closure, deep tissue approximation and skin closure.

01

Tensile Support

Consider the level and duration of support required across the different tissue layers being approximated.

02

Absorption Profile

Match the rate of strength loss and absorption to the expected healing time of the tissue.

03

Suture Construction

Consider monofilament or braided construction according to tissue passage, handling and knot requirements.

04

Needle Configuration

Select a needle point, curvature and length appropriate for the tissue layer and available surgical access.

Surgical applications

Closure solutions for extensive procedures

This collection supports professional procedures requiring layered approximation, longer wound closure and dependable tissue support across cosmetic and reconstructive applications.

  • Abdominoplasty closure
  • Body-lift procedures
  • Thigh-lift procedures
  • Brachioplasty closure
  • Deep dermal approximation
  • Layered soft-tissue closure
  • Subcuticular skin closure
  • Advanced surgical training

Closure considerations

Sutures for layered and longer-incision closure

Layered closure allows different tissue planes to be approximated according to their individual support requirements. Deeper layers may require materials offering appropriate tensile support, while superficial closure may prioritise controlled skin approximation.

The selected suture should be compatible with the tissue, procedural technique and planned postoperative management. Individual product specifications should always be reviewed.

A

Deep Closure

Materials selected to provide appropriate support across deeper tissue layers during healing.

B

Dermal Closure

Sutures for controlled approximation of dermal and subcutaneous tissue layers.

C

Skin Closure

Fine closure options selected for precise approximation across longer skin incisions.

D

Multiple Lengths

Suture lengths and configurations suitable for continuous, interrupted and layered techniques.

Expert Guidance

Body Contouring Suture FAQs

Helpful information about selecting surgical sutures for extensive, layered and longer-incision wound closure.

01 Which sutures are commonly considered for body contouring?
A combination of absorbable and non-absorbable sutures may be considered depending on the tissue layer, wound tension, closure technique and required duration of support. Selection should be made by the treating clinician.
02 Why is layered closure used in body-contouring procedures?
Layered closure allows deeper and superficial tissues to be approximated separately according to their support requirements. The technique and products used depend on the procedure and clinician’s professional judgement.
03 Should absorbable sutures be used for deep closure?
Absorbable sutures are frequently considered for internal and buried closure where later removal is undesirable. The material’s tensile-support and absorption profile should be matched to the expected tissue-healing period.
04 How should suture size and needle configuration be selected?
Selection should consider tissue density, wound tension, tissue depth, available access and the intended closure technique. Always review the individual product specification before use.
05 Are monofilament or braided sutures more suitable?
Monofilament sutures offer smooth tissue passage and relatively low surface drag. Braided sutures may offer flexible handling and dependable knot characteristics. Suitability depends on the tissue and procedure.
06 Can these sutures be used for surgical training?
Product suitability varies. Precision Dermal also supplies dedicated practice sutures, silicone pads and training products for skills development outside clinical use.

Professional purchasing guidance

Product information does not replace clinical judgement, manufacturer instructions or applicable treatment protocols. Always review the individual product specification before use.