Question 1

why is it that sutures hurt more at night?

Accepted Answer

Sutures: When your day has calmed down and you are less distracted - you have more energy/ time to focus on the pain.

Question 2

what are sutures made of? how do they dissolve?

Accepted Answer

Sutures: Read "How long will my stitches (sutures) take to dissolve?" (http://www.nhs.uk/chq/Pages/2608.aspx?CategoryID=69)

Question 3

how much time  does it take for sutures to heal?

Accepted Answer

Depends on where: It is not the sutures, they hold the skin edges together until it can start to heal--in areas without tension on them, it can be a few days. In areas with a lot of tension (like over a knee) it can be up to a couple of weeks the skin needs the extra support of the suture to get established.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: sutures?

Accepted Answer

Stiches: A suture is the sowing together of tissues to encourage healing together of the tissues.  It is done after surgery or to close a laceration type wound.  The suture material can vary depending on the location of the area needing to be closed, how long the suture needs to stay in place, and the doctor's personal preference.

Question 5

what can happen if i cannot remove embetted sutures?

Accepted Answer

Possibly infection: Have the doctor that put them in remove them!

Question 6

self absorbing sutures- how long does it take for them to dissolve?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The time for dissolving sutures to absorb varies by the suture and on your body. It can take from three weeks, to three months to a year for complete resolution.

Question 7

sutures removed 8hrs ago, where sutures where feels like its being stabbed with a rusty knife,  is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Not normal: After removal of sutures the involved area should feel like it did before the sutures were removed. If there is a new pain it's possible there could be a wound infection or some other cause. See your physician

Question 8

can sutures be left in too long?

Accepted Answer

They may: But it depends on the area of the surgery. 

Need to check with the doctor to get them removed in a timely fashion, not too soon and not too late.

Question 9

how to make sutures dissolve faster?

Accepted Answer

Product specific: When you get stitches, the doctor will determine how long the tissues (fat, muscle, fascia, skin, etc) need to stay together to heal fastest and best.  Each suture type has a time to absorb and lose it's strength.  Too long and scarring results.  Too short and things fall apart.  You really cannot make them dissolve any faster than they are manufactured to do so.  Trust your doc and your healing.

Question 10

what sutures are used for skin closure?

Accepted Answer

Skin sutures: depends on what you are suturing. Use smaller ones on face and eyes.

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Self absorbing sutures- how long does it take for them to dissolve?

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Sutures removed 8hrs ago, where sutures where feels like its being stabbed with a rusty knife, is this normal?

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Can sutures be left in too long?

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How to make sutures dissolve faster?

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What sutures are used for skin closure?

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