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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Ask Your Doctor
By asking your doctor about DERMABOND ADVANCED™, you can help ensure that the treatment you receive is as comfortable and effective as possible.
Find out whether DERMABOND ADVANCED™ is appropriate for you and what you can expect during your treatment if DERMABOND ADVANCED™ is used.
Expectant Moms
Expecting mothers have good reason to ask their doctors about the use of
DERMABOND ADVANCED™ in the closure of C-section incisions. Find out why
DERMABOND ADVANCED™ may be a good option for you if you require a C-section.
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In the emergency room, DERMABOND ADVANCED™ on simple tension-free lacerations can eliminate the need for painful needles and suture removal, thus follow-up visits may be shorter or even unnecessary.
Cardiovascular and Orthopedic Surgery
DERMABOND ADVANCED™ provides a powerful microbial barrier, an extra layer of protection against bacteria that can lead to infection,2 both in and out of the hospital.
DERMABOND ADVANCED™ is both strong and flexible, helping patients to get back on their feet quickly and return to day-to-day activities.1, 3
Questions to Ask Your Doctor
Find out what kind of questions you should ask your doctor. Ensure that your doctor or surgeon is familiar with DERMABOND ADVANCED™, that DERMABOND ADVANCED™ is used in the hospital where you're being treated, and that DERMABOND ADVANCED™ is appropriate for your wound closure.
- 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.
- Data on file. Ethicon, Inc.
- Singer AJ, Perry LC, Allen RL Jr. In vivo study of wound bursting strength and compliance of topical skin adhesives. Acad Emerg Med. 2008;15:1290-1294.
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