Question 1

hi, im 5 weeks post op abdominal hysterectomy,
internal dissolving stitches from hysterectomy sticking out of wound?

Accepted Answer

Abd/hysterrectomy: See your surgeon for a post-op visit and get the sutures easily removed. You are past when the sutures are necessary.

Question 2

hi , im 5 weeks in post op (
abdominal hysterectomy) theres 1 internal dissolving stitch from hysterectomy sticking out of wound?

Accepted Answer

OK: Not to worry, as long as you do not have undue pain, redness, swelling. Let you surgeon know, he/she will most likely have you to to the office and see what is going on. The end sticking out may be snipped at the office visit.

Question 3

is it normal after foot surgery for dissolving inner stitches to get infected in incision spot?

Accepted Answer

No: It's not normal but sometimes the degradation of the suture material can be mistaken for an infection.  It may be something as simple as the soft tissue reacting to the breakdown of the suture.

Question 4

when should i call the dr about stitches not dissolving?

Accepted Answer

2 weeks: Some stitches do not dissolve.

Question 5

how long does it take for self dissolving stitches to dissolve?

Accepted Answer

About a week: Self dissolving sutures are designed to melt away as the healing process takes over the wound closure.  Unless some added trauma to the wound is experienced healing should be uneventful with good oral care and taking your meds.

Question 6

what is the best way to clean a wound with non-dissolving stitches?

Accepted Answer

Wound care: Gently wash the area with mild soap & warm water; rinse; pat dry; apply clean dressing if one was present (ideally, antibiotic ointment, non-stick dressing, topper gauze/tube gauze if available & appropriate to the wound site). Watch for signs of infection: heat, redness, increased pain, pus, separation of wound edges.

Question 7

my skin is growing over my stitches, they are prolene(non dissolving). should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Not really.: It's common for skin to grow over sutures. It may make them a little more difficult to remove, and the area may have to be numbed up a bit in order to remove them, but it's nothing to be concerned about. You may wish to call your surgeon and ask if he/she wants to take the sutures out a bit sooner than planned.

Question 8

hi. i had a bad accident in which my both lips got severe injury and i had got stitches inside my lips.now its been 2 weeks,stitches are dissolving but i've developed lumps inside my both lips and i cant even smile properly.are these lumps permanent?

Accepted Answer

: The lumps are likely a part of the healing process. As long as the lumps are getting smaller, you may watch and wait. If there is pain, discharge or ulceration, it would be prudent to see your doctor.
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Question 9

have dissolving stitches in after keyhole surgery 8 days ago small bit looks open is it or that normal?

Accepted Answer

Most likely: If it is just small opening and nothing is draining from it and there is no bleeding, it is probably normal healing with dissolving sutures. Clean the area as directed by your surgeon.

Question 10

6wks post shoulder surg. int. stitches-ext. glue on 5in incision. int r not dissolving, pushing out, cause inf. why? 2x dr reopened & removed parts.

Accepted Answer

Sutures: Sometimes absorbable sutures don't absorb ( dissolve ).Not to worry.Let doc remove.

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Hi, im 5 weeks post op abdominal hysterectomy, internal dissolving stitches from hysterectomy sticking out of wound?

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Hi , im 5 weeks in post op ( abdominal hysterectomy) theres 1 internal dissolving stitch from hysterectomy sticking out of wound?

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Is it normal after foot surgery for dissolving inner stitches to get infected in incision spot?

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When should i call the dr about stitches not dissolving?

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How long does it take for self dissolving stitches to dissolve?

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What is the best way to clean a wound with non-dissolving stitches?

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My skin is growing over my stitches, they are prolene(non dissolving). should i be worried?

A member asked:

Hi. i had a bad accident in which my both lips got severe injury and i had got stitches inside my lips.now its been 2 weeks,stitches are dissolving but i've developed lumps inside my both lips and i cant even smile properly.are these lumps permanent?

A member asked:

Have dissolving stitches in after keyhole surgery 8 days ago small bit looks open is it or that normal?

A member asked:

6wks post shoulder surg. int. stitches-ext. glue on 5in incision. int r not dissolving, pushing out, cause inf. why? 2x dr reopened & removed parts.

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