2006-08-12 09:54:08 · 7 answers · asked by angel 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
It depends on what kind of suture material used. Dissolvable suture is absorbed into the body by enzymatic degradation. If plain catgut (which is made from collagen and cow intestine) is used, absorption is complete in 90 days. If Chromic catgut is used, then absorption is complete in 70 days. Chromic catgut is plain catgut that has been through a chromicization process.
2006-08-12 10:32:13 · answer #1 · answered by toadhopper422 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Probably around a week, maybe two. My mom just had some minor surgery and they said her stitches would take about 5 days to dissolve. I don't know if they all work the same way. But basically, they need to be there long enough for your body to hold the incision together without the help of stitches, and that's gonna take a few days. Just make sure they don't pull loose so you heal up properly (and don't bleed)and be patient.
2006-08-12 09:59:55 · answer #2 · answered by SlowClap 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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how long does it take for internal dissolvable stitches take to dissolve?
2015-08-07 16:54:41 · answer #3 · answered by Frederich 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on the type and gauge of suture material. Some materials are designed to dissolve earlier than others.
Discuss with the surgeon - they will know for sure
2006-08-12 10:22:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not the same situation but I've had stitches for oral dentistry and it took less then two weeks for external stitches to go away....and my pet went thru surgery and it took just a couple of weeks for her outward stitches to go away. So I'd think yours would go away in a week or two.
2006-08-12 09:59:18 · answer #5 · answered by sophieb 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
blimey after 3wks i thought mine had all gone in my nose. one day i sneezed and felt something big up there, had a search as u do and out came 2big stiches wow.....no wonder it hurt me. some dissove or just get washed out other ways
2006-08-12 10:22:22 · answer #6 · answered by gooner1972 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on where they are and your own metabolism.
It;s an individual thing. Follow your Drs advice and ask if you are worried.
2006-08-12 09:58:00 · answer #7 · answered by Storm Rider 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
APPROX SIX TO EIGHT WEEKS SOMETIMES LONGER.
2006-08-12 09:58:48 · answer #8 · answered by DAVID K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋