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A member asked:
I had bunionectomy, osteotomy, and sesamoid bone repair. my stitches are on the inside so are the steri strips all that's holding my skin together?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
NO....: The sutures inside are very strong and are what is holding the incision closed while your body does it's own work.
Answered 3/18/2014
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Steri strips: There are actually several layers of sutures inside from the capsule to the layer just under the outside of your body.. Feel free to ask your surgeon these questions as well.
Answered 12/13/2013
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No: The inside stitches are also helping to hold the skin together.
Answered 3/18/2014
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