Question:
Any experiences with super glue on the incision, not sutures?

Any info on super glue to the incision. No staples? What a hoot. I thought they were kidding me. Any experiences good or bad with the super glue? Thanks for any or all input.    — Kristee (posted on September 24, 2002)

September 24, 2002
I HAD THE DURABOND (SUPER GLUE WITH SUB Q RUNNING STICHES (THEY DISOLVE). NO COMPLAINTS HERE AND MY SCAR DOESN'T LOOK LIKE A ZIPPER. I'M VERY HAPPY WITH IT. WOULDN'T DO IT ANY OTHER WAY! GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!
   — JOY C.

September 24, 2002
Gee, I didn't realize it was super glue, but whatever it is works wonders. My scar has no zigzags like all my other scars too. I was beginning to feel like the bride of Frankenstein or something...The scar is straight and has healed wonderfully.
   — candymom64

September 24, 2002
T Correct word is DERMABOND. It's kinda like superglue but is is a Topical Skin Adhesive and it's used to hold closed easily approximated skin edges of wounds from surgical incisions.including punctures from minimally invasive surgery and simple throughly cleansed,trauma-induced laceraations. The reason why I know is because I work in Surgery and we use it all the time. It really take's the place of stiches. Hope this information helps.
   — Cassandra J.

September 25, 2002
Hi, I had both staples and glue in my two surgeries. The first one I had 51 staples and in the second surgery, I had internal sutures and glue. There is a world of difference and the glue wins hands-down. My scar healed faster and much prettier than it did with staples. I could move around better and the comfort level was such an improvement over staples. I had no drainage problems with the glue but with the staples my incision opened and drained serous fluid for 4 mos! You are very fortunate that you can have the glue and internal sutures. Good luck!
   — Mylou52

September 30, 2002
YES! I had the glue and no staples and I think it was terrific! My scar looks very good (4 months post) and I had no problems with opening, infection or anything. I thought it was great and that's all my surgeon uses I think.
   — emilyfink