Jim Gilmore M.D. Associated Uses New Skin Adhesive; New 'Glue' Removes Need for Sutures, Reduces Patient Discomfort.DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 6, 1998--The plastic and cosmetic surgeons at Jim Gilmore M.D. Associated have been approved to use a "super glue Super Glue Wound care A proprietary adhesive used for nonsuture closure of simple skin lacerations. See Laceration. " skin adhesive to close surgical incisions that previously required sutures or staples. DERMABOND(TM) Topical Skin Adhesive was recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA FDA abbr. Food and Drug Administration FDA, n.pr See Food and Drug Administration. FDA, n.pr the abbreviation for the Food and Drug Administration. ). The adhesive will now be an option for patients of the North Dallas medical practice. DERMABOND has been shown to be as effective as sutures, while offering the advantages of shorter treatment time, easier application and less patient discomfort. DERMABOND is applied in thin layers on the incision as its edges are held together. As it is applied, it reacts with the moisture on the skin's surface to form a strong, flexible bond in one to two minutes. It then forms a film over the incision that gradually falls off as the skin heals. Complete healing occurs in five to 10 days. Dr. Gilmore and his associates, John Morehead M.D. and Kathryn Duplantis M.D., have received special training in the use of DERMABOND, and will use the adhesive for the closure of facial incisions, including the eyelid eyelid /eye·lid/ (-lid) either of two movable folds (upper and lower) protecting the anterior surface of the eyeball. eye·lid or eye-lid n. and nose, where suture suture /su·ture/ (soo´cher) 1. sutura. 2. a stitch or series of stitches made to secure apposition of the edges of a surgical or traumatic wound. 3. to apply such stitches. 4. removal can cause discomfort for the patient. Dr. Gilmore said, "The excellent cosmetic result when using DERMABOND on incisions makes it an attractive alternative in several of our surgery applications. Applying the adhesive is significantly faster and less painful than closing incisions by traditional methods such as sutures." DERMABOND may also increase the patient's comfort since the need for an injection of anesthesia may be eliminated. DERMABOND adhesive is licensed by Ethicon Inc., a Johnson & Johnson company, from Closure Medical Corporation in Raleigh, N.C. Its safety and effectiveness were established in a randomized ran·dom·ize tr.v. ran·dom·ized, ran·dom·iz·ing, ran·dom·iz·es To make random in arrangement, especially in order to control the variables in an experiment. and controlled study of 818 patients at 10 clinical sites. Jim Gilmore M.D. Associated, a nationally recognized practice in Dallas, includes Drs. Jim Gilmore, John Morehead and Kathryn Duplantis, board certified board certified, adj the status of a dental specialist such as an orthodontist who has become a board diplomate by successfully completing the certification program of the recognized certification board in that area of practice. plastic and cosmetic surgeons. The physicians and staff are patient advocates committed to the integration of advanced technology, such as laser and minimally-invasive surgery requiring minimal anesthesia and recovery time, in their accredited accredited recognition by an appropriate authority that the performance of a particular institution has satisfied a prestated set of criteria. accredited herds cattle herds which have achieved a low level of reactors to, e.g. , on-site, state-of-the-art outpatient surgical facility. Call 800/637-0144 or visit their Web site at www.jimgilmore.com. |
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