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How long do dissolvable stitches take to dissolve?
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Depends usu 1-2 week: Depends on material. Can take longer than 2 weeks. Once the wound is healed, can ask health care provider. Sometimes have loose undissolved ends which can be easily removed to help with the process.
Answered 5/26/2019
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