 The wound was closed over a suction drain placed in the deepest portion of the wound by reapproximating the platysma muscle with #4-0 Vicryl running suture, the subdermal and subcuticular layers with #4-0 Monocryl interrupted sutures, and the skin with Steri-Strips. 
The wound was closed over a suction drain placed in the deepest portion of the wound by reapproximating the platysma muscle with # 4 - 0 Vicryl running suture , the subdermal and subcuticular layers with # 4 - 0 Monocryl interrupted sutures , and the skin with Steri - Strips .