Question 1

how much time does ot take for disolving stitches to desolve?

Accepted Answer

It varies: The time it takes for sutures to dissolve depends on the type of suture used as well as factors in your body like your immune response. Expect weeks.

Question 2

i had a tubalectomy and have disolvable stitches. it's been one week. i can't see the stitches so i'm assuming they're internal. am i able to swim?

Accepted Answer

Should be ok: Should be ok, but its best to heck with your doctor to find out about your case specifically. Lots of variables come in to play here. Hope this helps!

Question 3

my stitches (oral surgery) are disolving after 6 days, should i be concerned or is that normal?

Accepted Answer

Normal : The surgeons use different kinds of suture material depending on the intended purpose. If there's no complications like bleeding or pus this is considered reasonable time for suture To dissolve.

Question 4

had stitches 10 days ago and directly on the scar there is like a really thin an short line of black colour directli on the cut. what does that mean?

Accepted Answer

If your stitches: were black there is a small possibility that there is thread still under the skin if the stitches were not removed properly.  Or you may just have a small keloid growing.  Keloid is an dark overgrowth of skin tissue usually over a scar that can develop into a large anomaly over normal skin.   There are random people that get these especially darker skin folks.  It is harmless.

Question 5

had baby 4 weeks ago. stitches are black and look like a ball of hair. normal?

Accepted Answer

Stitches: Why do you still have stitches four   weeks after delivery?  I recommend you make an appointment with your doctor.

Question 6

i had  lapascopic surgery 2 weeks ago and i juat took off my steri-strips and discoverd clear stitches..i always though stitches were black?

Accepted Answer

Sutures OK: Not all suture material is black colored.  In fact, the majority of the suture used at the skin is clear or white.  We often use a clear plastic-like suture for the laparoscopic incisions called monocryl.  It is "dissolvable" and will go away in time.  If it protrudes or bothers you, have your surgeon remove the piece in the office. Good observation!

Question 7

i just had a tooth removed about 2 days ago and i got the disolvable stitches. they are already half-way falling out, is this normal? how do i finish?

Accepted Answer

Can be: Sometimes the knots loosen. Leave them alone until they fall out. Good luck.

Question 8

rod placed in leg and stitches have dried black blood 1.5weeks after. used neosporin and covered it. why does it look so nasty ?

Accepted Answer

Wash : Neosporin is a good topical antibiotic, but it is not what you need here. Unless the wound looks infected (red, hot, painful, draining fluid/pus) there is no need to use an antibiotic. If you do see these changes you should see a doctor. In general for stitches: wash with soap and warm water, pat dry, loose adhesive bandage, avoid submersion/excessive moisture.

Question 9

my stitches after my third lower molar extraction came out today after 3 wks. at first it was brownish/blackish color at the site and within hours it started forming a white material that has gotten thicker as the day progressed. is that normal?

Accepted Answer

Call: Call your treating Oral Surgeon. Post operative care is part of your surgical procedure. He/she will want to know Exactly what you are seeing, if you have a temperature, if you have a bad taste in your mouth, if there is any pain, if you are feeling out of sorts, etc.

Question 10

specialist wants remove  several hidrocystoma around my eyes, i am scared, said i would have stitches and black eye. this safe? heal time?

Accepted Answer

Eyelid cyst: Eyelid cyst removal is commonly performed with very low risk. If you don't scar with keloids you should do great. Sutures are usually removed in 5-7 days or are absorbable if cannot get them removed. Avoid ibuprofen, aspirin, blood thinners to decrease risk of "black eye" which is usually limited.

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How much time does ot take for disolving stitches to desolve?

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I had a tubalectomy and have disolvable stitches. it's been one week. i can't see the stitches so i'm assuming they're internal. am i able to swim?

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My stitches (oral surgery) are disolving after 6 days, should i be concerned or is that normal?

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Had stitches 10 days ago and directly on the scar there is like a really thin an short line of black colour directli on the cut. what does that mean?

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Had baby 4 weeks ago. stitches are black and look like a ball of hair. normal?

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I had lapascopic surgery 2 weeks ago and i juat took off my steri-strips and discoverd clear stitches..i always though stitches were black?

A member asked:

I just had a tooth removed about 2 days ago and i got the disolvable stitches. they are already half-way falling out, is this normal? how do i finish?

A member asked:

Rod placed in leg and stitches have dried black blood 1.5weeks after. used neosporin and covered it. why does it look so nasty ?

A member asked:

My stitches after my third lower molar extraction came out today after 3 wks. at first it was brownish/blackish color at the site and within hours it started forming a white material that has gotten thicker as the day progressed. is that normal?

A member asked:

Specialist wants remove several hidrocystoma around my eyes, i am scared, said i would have stitches and black eye. this safe? heal time?

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