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How long does it take for csection stitches to dissolve?
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Depends: Suture materials differ absorption time. Suture material used on the skin usually dissolves in 14 days. Suture used for deeper tougher tissue is slower. Usually fully absorped at 6 months.
Answered 11/26/2020
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