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How Long Does Stitches Take To Dissolve After A Surgery?

hi their.. im just wondering bout my stitches.. i had a minor hole in my incision under my rite boob. it was stitched 3 times and burnt once.. i had a recent surgery on last mon. they put desolveable stitches.. how long will it take them 2 disolve.. their r 4 of them outside and on the inside... also when can i go swimming?

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Ideally such stiches dissolves within 10 days, some time this may not be possible and in such condition this need to be removed, hope this information helps.
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How Long Does Stitches Take To Dissolve After A Surgery?

HI Well come to HCM Ideally such stiches dissolves within 10 days, some time this may not be possible and in such condition this need to be removed, hope this information helps.