Question 1

could i put anything over dissolvable stitches to be okay to swim?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Swimming should be fine, but I would wait at least a week after stitches were placed. Best of luck.

Question 2

can i put germolene on my dissolvable stitches after 2-3 weeks have passed to make the healing faster? i have no dressing or plasters on it? but i think the stitches are still there?

Accepted Answer

: It should not have any effect on the stitches if they are still there which I doubt.

Question 3

surgery almost 2 weeks ago. dissolvable stitches. on one end, stitch is sticking out. abt size of pinky nail. i put neosporin near area. wht do i do?

Accepted Answer

R/O CELLULITIS: Cellulitis is a superficial skin infection that can be caused after an abrasion or rupture of a boil . Keep the area clean and apply topical antibiotics. Seek prompt evaluation for potential need of oral antibiotics/X-ray /labs. F/U with your doctor if symptoms persist or worsen, oral antibiotics may be needed.

Question 4

what's the appropriate post-op care for mole removal (dissolvable stitches)? when can i take the first bandage off and do i need to put new ones on?

Accepted Answer

MOLE follow up: YOUR DOCTOR SHOULD HAVE GIVEN YOU INSTRUCTIONS. 
ANY OVER THE COUNER ANTIBIOTIC CREAM WILL PREVENT INFECTION, BUT MANY DOCTORS NOW BELIEVE THAT RUBBING ALCOHOL IS JUST AS GOOD.
JUST KEEP IT CLEAN!
TAKE THE FIRST BANDAGE OFF CAREFULLY AFTER 24 HIURS

Question 5

i had a c-section 2weeks ago. my doctor used the dissolvable stitches. can i put cica care silicone sheet on the scabs? or should i wait until scabs fall off?

Accepted Answer

: Would be preferable to wait for the scab to fall off.

Question 6

i had a molar tooth extracted on friday. the stiches they put in my mouth hurt. is this normal?  they are dissolvable stitches.

Accepted Answer

Probably ok: If tissues are badly swollen, however, the tissues can be pulling on the stitches.  Call the Dentist or Oral Surgeon that did your surgery, that's the person that knows your circumstance the best.  Additional treatment may be warranted.  Let your Dentist or specialist Oral Surgeon make the appropriate decisions with you.

Question 7

just had dissolvable stitches put in after having ovarian cyst removed through keyhole surgery, do my stitches need to be constantly coveted up?

Accepted Answer

Not really: There is a microscopic layer of skin that forms over incisions in 48 hours. I'd check your doctor's instructions, but usually you can open them to the air the next day and shower the day after that.

Question 8

how soon should my dissolvable stitches go away?

Accepted Answer

It depends!: Some resorbable sutures dissolve in as little as 3-5 days; some sutures take as long as 3 months to dissolve. Most sutures, however, dissolve in 1-3 weeks.

Question 9

how long do dissolvable stitches take to dissolve?

Accepted Answer

Depends usu 1-2 week: Depends on material. Can take longer than 2 weeks. Once the wound is healed, can ask health care provider. Sometimes have loose undissolved ends which can be easily removed to help with the process.

Question 10

how long does it take for dissolvable stitches to dissolve?

Accepted Answer

Variable: Depending on the type of dissolvable suture (there are several different types) anywhere from 10 days to 6+ months.

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Could i put anything over dissolvable stitches to be okay to swim?

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Can i put germolene on my dissolvable stitches after 2-3 weeks have passed to make the healing faster? i have no dressing or plasters on it? but i think the stitches are still there?

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Surgery almost 2 weeks ago. dissolvable stitches. on one end, stitch is sticking out. abt size of pinky nail. i put neosporin near area. wht do i do?

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What's the appropriate post-op care for mole removal (dissolvable stitches)? when can i take the first bandage off and do i need to put new ones on?

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I had a c-section 2weeks ago. my doctor used the dissolvable stitches. can i put cica care silicone sheet on the scabs? or should i wait until scabs fall off?

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I had a molar tooth extracted on friday. the stiches they put in my mouth hurt. is this normal? they are dissolvable stitches.

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Just had dissolvable stitches put in after having ovarian cyst removed through keyhole surgery, do my stitches need to be constantly coveted up?

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How soon should my dissolvable stitches go away?

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How long do dissolvable stitches take to dissolve?

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How long does it take for dissolvable stitches to dissolve?

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