i had a deviated septem/chronic sinus infection surgery yesterday and there are the self-dissolving stitches in my nose...about how long will it be for them to disolve? i havent had stitches since i was real young and cant remember...
thank you!!!
2006-12-29 20:49:04 · 11 answers · asked by kimberbee 5 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Depending on the type of suture used it can last from 7 to 10 days up to 6 weeks. Since it is in your nose the surgeon probably used the quicker disolving suture as nasal tissue only require short term tissue/wound support.
2006-12-29 21:49:13 · answer #1 · answered by surgirn54 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not long, about 2-3 weeks.
Incidentally, sometimes they don't disappear. Many years ago, I had ear tuck surgery with dissolving stitches. A year afterwards, I itched behind my ear and went to my mother, who got out the tweezers and pull out a short length of stitch - and ended the itching. Maybe they've improved stitches since, but I think those that are exposed to air may not dissolve -- or at least, that's the explanation my pediatrician gave at that time!
2006-12-30 03:06:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the area stitched and the type of floss used, but the average is about a week and a half to two weeks. Also don't be surprised if they start to prickle when they start dissolving. It's not fun, but it's normal.
2006-12-29 21:15:28 · answer #3 · answered by Plesso 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normally about 3 weeks, unless you drink an alcoholic drink then it will dissolve right away.
2006-12-29 21:03:12 · answer #4 · answered by korn6148 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
7 days
2006-12-29 20:50:28 · answer #5 · answered by Stan the man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
normally 7 - 10 days.
dont bother or think about them, they will dissolve on their own.
2006-12-29 21:46:19 · answer #6 · answered by prm4u_always 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the size of the suture; chromic suture can last from 10 days to three weeks. Needless to say don't pull on them.
2006-12-29 20:52:27 · answer #7 · answered by weary0918 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
about a week-2 weeks tops
2006-12-29 20:57:44 · answer #8 · answered by ஐ♥Julian'sMommy♥ஐ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in bout two week they start to dissolve and fall out.
2006-12-29 20:54:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
2-3 WEEKS
2006-12-29 20:50:09 · answer #10 · answered by FlyingHi007 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋