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Had a hand operation, it looks like blue internal stitches are come through the scabe of the cut.
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Could be : sutures that will dissolve over a few months, or if not absorable may need removed if working to surface. Best to check with your surgeon to be sure the best course of action.
Answered 12/30/2019
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