It depends: If they're removable sutures, if the dressing is still on, or if there's a bond that will need to come off, the usual advice to keep things dry applies. Otherwise, i'm glad you enjoy swimming.
Answered 2/13/2014
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When did you get: them? Although you can get most sutures wet after 48 hours - that does not mean it is ok to keep them immersed. It you still have external stitches in place- swimming in a river might increase chance of infection. it is usually recommend that you avoid swimming until the sutures have been removed.
Answered 6/17/2017
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