Oooooh, that does make sense, TIL.
And yeah I've heard of that term before but didn't think too much of it 'cause like I mentioned, I only kept seeing stitched up post-op pics before I had my surgery (huh, weird).
Thanks for this explanation though! Shed a light on a few things I had in mind :)
What is used to close depends not only on the Drs choice/preference but on the patient and what the Dr feels is the best option...statples are commonly used and that is why many refer to those tht have had the PFD surgery to zipperheads...the staples leave the scar looking like a zipper.
So, I did not have stitches or staples...I had surgical glue and sterri strips.
My incision was quite large as I had tissue harvested for my dura patch.
Both of these issues are also bcuz I have EDS which is what caused my Drs to choose these for me.....and is why I say rule out ALL related conditions as they can affect recovery.
Really?? I've been thinking it was the other way around all this time! Hmmm, now I'm really curious about this. Can't wait to see everyone else's votes :D
Oh wow, I think I remember mine being the same length? But when they took it out the incision was a lot smaller, I think they just oversize the bandage (I actually had a cast-like casing around mine) so there's extra room? Let us know when you have them removed! :) And yes, I'm really curious as well haha!
I had staples after my surgery. I just assumed it was more common?
i woke up thinking i would have staples myself and came to find out they did plastic surgery to close me up stitches on the inside and skin glued on the outside i havent gotten to see it yet it is still in a covering till it comes off after 5 days . the bandage does go from the middle of the back of my head to the bottom of my neck so im curious how long the incision really is. so on stiches or staples i couldnt vote :( im curious to read everyones opinions though :)