When are dissolvable stitches supposed to dissolve? And are they keeping my incisions from healing properly and timely? Sometimes when my scabs get wet they peel off and I can see the sutures. Is it concerning or normal? I know my scabs are larger than usual but my surgeon was not concerned because they are superficial and no infection.
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