undissolvable stitches?

Question

i had to have 6 undissovable stitches put in my foot 2 weeks ago, how long can they stay in for and will it hurt when they come out?

Answer 1

Undissolvable sutures or stitches normally remain in the skin on the top of the foot for 14 days until the skin fully approximates or heals.
On the sole of the foot 21 days or 3 weeks is necessary to permit full healing. Upon removal of these sutures you should feel a pinch with minimal discomfort.

Answer 2

Hi, I had 4 non-absorbable stitches on both my wrists as I had entangled ligaments. I tried to lift a heavy bag of mulch and in the bargain ruptured the ligaments (which got entangled) below the thumb on both my wrists. They put five stitches on each wrist (as it was cut open to remove the entanglement) and I was asked to keep it for 2 weeks. After that the stitches were removed and surprisingly it did not hurt but there was a queer feeling while it was pulled out, I guess it was more mental than physical. But as Cammi said, it did itch a lot.

Do not worry, it does not pain at all.

Answer 3

I don't know about how long it will need to stay in, but I would guess 2-4 weeks. It starts to itch pretty bad, then you can't feel anything once healed sufficiently. Don't worry, removal of stitches does not hurt, I felt like a weight was removed, and didn't feel them coming out.

Answer 4

Only 10 to 14 days with 14 days being the most. No they do not hurt at all coming out.

Answer 5

it needs to come out. 2 weeks is enough unless it's still open. you can take them out yourself. all you need is some small scissors and some tweezers.

Answer 6

It all depends on how many you have sometimes it is 1 week soemtimes ........sometimes 3 weeks.......and it feels weird but it doesn't hurt!

Answer 7

usualyy about a week or two, and as for the pain I dont think so.