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Can dissolvable stitches that become infected 3 separate times cause problems that will be lasting?
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Should not : The length of time it takes the stitches to dissolve however will vary, and ranges from a week to six months. Most absorbable sutures used for skin closure dissolve within a month or so. Hope this helps!
Answered 3/28/2018
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