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How Long Do Surgical Sutures Take To Dissolve?
Hello. I had mohs done on the side of my head above my right temple a little over two weeks ago. How long does it take for dissolvable stitches to go away and how does that happen? How should I take care of the area while it s healing? It is sore and bleeds a little.
Wed, 30 Mar 2016
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I really appreciate your concern, if this is the stitches being taken then it may take at least a week for healing if this is the infection then it may take even more time but it will be fine soon, you need to take care for infection alone hope this information helps.
Well come to HCM
I really appreciate your concern, if this is the stitches being taken then it may take at least a week for healing if this is the infection then it may take even more time but it will be fine soon, you need to take care for infection alone hope this information helps.
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