What do I do with the sutures that didn't dissolve? (Photo)

December 4, 2014
Asked By:Mepretty in Francisco, IN

2weeks after resuturing and opening up, looks like my wound is finally closing up. I'm not going to have it stitched up again But what do I do with the sutures that didn't dissolve? I tried to pull it out but it started bleeding. Now I'm too scared to touch it. It's doing so good and I don't want to compromise it. Thank you!

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December 6, 2014

Answer: Dissolvable sutures

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Answer: Dissolvable sutures

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December 5, 2014

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