If you are sewed up internally they dissolve and steri strips are usually used to keep the area safe for about ten days. This is just from my ... www.scoliosis.org |
Internal stitches. Hi Guys, How long does it normally takes for internal stitches to dissolve? I'm nearly 3 wks post op now & they are driving me mad! where my ps ... forum.sofeminine.co.uk |
Most dissolvable stitches start to break down within one to two weeks. However, it may take several months before your stitches disappear completely. www.nhs.uk |