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DERMABOND ADVANCED™ is a liquid skin adhesive used by doctors to close wounds. It may not be appropriate for all wounds or skin surfaces such as eyes and mouth, or for people with certain skin sensitivities.

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Surgical Uses

Surgical Uses for DERMABOND ADVANCED™

For many types of surgery, DERMABOND ADVANCED™ can help make that recovery easier and more comfortable.
These include:

  • OB/GYN surgeries such as C-sections, where strong closure and excellent cosmetic outcomes are desired. With DERMABOND ADVANCED™, new mothers are also able to shower immediately or as soon as they are ready.2,3
  • General surgeries, such as many abdominal surgeries, back surgeries, and routine surgeries of the face, neck, arms, and legs2,4
  • Cardiovascular surgeries, that may involve incisions in the arm or leg as well as the chest4
  • Cosmetic surgery, such as breast and abdominoplasty procedures, providing excellent cosmetic outcomes combined with bacterial protection and the ability to shower immediately after the procedure or as soon as they are ready.2,3,5
  • Sports injuries including lacerations that may require immediate attention to help players return to the game.6
Where It Can Be Used

DERMABOND ADVANCED™ is ideal for5:

  • Wounds in areas where skin is not being stretched or pulled.
  • Exterior, hair-free areas of the skin and areas not inside the mouth.
  • The face, but not too close to the eyes.

 

 

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  1. Shapiro AJ, Dinsmore RC, North JH. Tensile strength of wound closure with cyanoacrylate glue. Am Surg. 2001;67;1113-1115.
  2. Toriumi DM, O′Grady K, Desai D, Bagal A. Use of octyl-2-cyanoacrylate for skin closure in facial plastic surgery. Plast Reconstr Surg. 1998;102:2209-2219.
  3. Maw JL, Quinn JV Cyanoacrylate tissue adhesives. Amer J Cosmetic Surg. 1997;14:413-416.
  4. Hall LT, Bailes JE. Using DERMABOND® for wound closure in lumbar and cervical neurosurgical procedures. Neurosurgery. 2005;56(suppl 1):147-150.
  5. Data on file. Ethicon, Inc.
  6. Branfield AS. Use of tissue adhesives in sport? A new application in international ice hockey. Br J Sports Med. 2004;38:95-96.
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