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I had a c-section on the 16th the dr put butterfly stitches on my incision. when can i take them off? its been 9 days.

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Ask surgeon : It depends how the doctor closed your skin and what is underneath the butterfly dressing. Contact the surgeon to determine your postoperative wound care instructions.

Answered 8/6/2016

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Dr. Robert Grindstaff answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Butterfly stitches: as a rule wait till they come off on their own which should be any day

Dr Eastburn and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/30/2014

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A member asked:

I had a c-section on the 16th the dr put butterfly stitches on my incision. when can i take them off? its been 9 days.

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Dr. Robert Grindstaff answered

Dr Eastburn and another doctor agreed

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