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I Had Labia Reduction Done Just About 3 1/2 Weeks Ago and Still Have Some Stitches, Is this Normal?

asked 6 months ago by my3 in nj
Latest answer by John P. Di Saia, MD
Question viewed 195 times
Tags: 1 month post-op, stitches

When can I expect them to fully dissolve? Is there anything I can do or put on them to help the process?

6 answers to I Had Labia Reduction Done Just About 3 1/2 Weeks Ago and Still Have Some Stitches, Is this Normal?

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Labiaplasty stitches

Most dissolvable stitches used on the skin surface for this procedure dissolve within 2-3 weeks. It is possible for this to take longer depending on patient variables or if a longer lasting stitch was used. Best to consult back with your operating surgeon to know for sure. Best of luck...RAS
Ryan Stanton, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

www.drryanstanton.com

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Choice of suture

Hello, You need to see your surgeon. I use dissolving sutures for labiaplasty but suture choice varies between surgeons. Best Regards, John Di Saia MD see video
John P. Di Saia, MD

Orange Plastic Surgeon
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Labiaplasty - Stitches still there at 3 1/2 weeks

Depending on what types of stitches (sutures) were used, this may be perfectly normal. Ask you surgeon what type of sutures were used and make sure that your recovery is normal. If the ends of the stitches are bothering you it may be possible to have the trimmed by your surgeon. I hope that this helps, and good luck, Dr. E
Alan Engler, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Healing after labioplasty

Surgeons use different sutures for labiaplasty. smaller chromic dissolve in 7-10 days , vicryl take longer and monocryl even longer. ask your doctor what he or she used
Jed H. Horowitz, MD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon
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Labiaplasty stitches

Hi, The stitches that I use on the outside dissolve in 2 weeks. The sutures under the skin can take up to 3 months to dissolve. If your external stitches have not dissolved yet (after 4 weeks), then the suture type was more long lasting and should be removed at this point to prevent permanent lines from forming where the stitches groove the tissue. Regards. Daniel Medalie, MD
Daniel A. Medalie, MD

Cleveland Plastic Surgeon

www.clevelandplasticsurgery.com

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Labia Reduction and Sutures

Thank you for the question. Most surgeons performing this operation use dissolvable sutures. Depending on exactly what type of suture was used in your case, you should find that they will “dissolve” by 4 to 6 weeks postoperatively. Check with your surgeon for a more precise answer. Best wishes.
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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