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How long does it take for the internal stitches to dissolve after cesarean?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Different sutures: There are different kinds of suture material your doctor can choose from when doing surgery. Each type of suture dissolves at different rates. Different types of suture are used on the different surgical layers too. Most types are gone by 3 months.

Answered 6/13/2019

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Dr. Michelle Jones singer answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Cesarean section: It depends on the type of suture material that was used. Most doctors use Coated VICRYL® (polyglactin 910) suture. This can take up to 12 weeks to dissolve

Answered 1/2/2020

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