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Stitches

  • 15-03-2010 1:26pm
    #1
    January
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    If this is looking for medical advice then really sorry and you can close it!

    Just wondering in general how long it takes for stitches to disolve?

    Thanks!


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  • #2
    RobFowl
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 11,669 Mod ✭✭✭✭RobFowl


    The time it takes varies depending on the type of dissolvable material used and the where they are as well.

    Sorry it's not that helpful but it does vary a huge amount. Best to ask the doctor who did the suturing.


  • #3
    January
    Closed Accounts Posts: 23,862 ✭✭✭✭January


    Thanks for that! Dunno who done the suturing so will have to ring the hospital and ask!!


  • #4
    DrIndy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,461 ✭✭✭DrIndy


    as a rule:

    Dissolvable stitches are used for deep stitches under the skin and are not seen as well as inside the mouth. these dissolve in 2-4 weeks.

    Almost all skin stiches are non-dissolving nylon stitches. Non-dissolving skin stitches scar less and are preferred more. These are removed 5-14 days after being put in depending on the cut and where it is (face is less time and big gaping wounds need more time).

    The doctor who put them in should have said how long until they come out so a quick call is best. Leaving them in too long can result in more scarring at the stitch marks and this is best avoided.


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