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What Are Dissolvable Stitches?
Question: I had arm lift surgery 6 weeks ago and my doctor used dissolvable stitches. What can I do to help my body dissolve the stitches quicker?
Brief Answer:
You can not dissolve them faster
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case. Stitches applied out side skin are non dissolvable. Stitches applied in side are dissolvable.
I believe you are talking about inside stitches. Usually it takes 72 days for stitches to dissolve. It may varry from stich to stich. It can not be fastened. You should not rub any thing over scar unless it is advised by doctor
If you are worried about stitches on the skin, than you can get it removed by doctor.
I hope this answer will be helpful for you. Let me know if there is any other followup questions. Thanks
You can not dissolve them faster
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case. Stitches applied out side skin are non dissolvable. Stitches applied in side are dissolvable.
I believe you are talking about inside stitches. Usually it takes 72 days for stitches to dissolve. It may varry from stich to stich. It can not be fastened. You should not rub any thing over scar unless it is advised by doctor
If you are worried about stitches on the skin, than you can get it removed by doctor.
I hope this answer will be helpful for you. Let me know if there is any other followup questions. Thanks
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Answered by
Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :2002
Answered : 4486 Questions
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