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When i should take off the absorbable suture?
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Never: Hmm...I feel like i m trying to solve a riddle. Absorbable suture is designed to....Absorb...Thus, it just "melts away", and does not need to be removed. If you have recently had surgery, contact your surgeon to get a little more clarity regarding managing your incision.
Answered 2/13/2013
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