How long are the stitches supposed to stay in after liposuction? (Photo)

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I had a bbl done and now I am 2 1/2 weeks post op. I went for my massage and she told me I had stitches in my back. I called the office and they told me they are dissolvable. How long does it take for these stitches to dissolve?

Jeff Angobaldo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  I usually remove sutures in 2-5 days. Sutures will dissolve or fall out in 3 weeks to 3 months.  Best Wishes

Douglas Taranow, DO, FACOS · Answer

Farrah,Thanks for the question and for the photos.Sutures generally dissolve within the first 2 weeks following surgery.  I remove all sutures within 5-8 days.Contact your surgeon about removing any still present after 2 1/2 weeks.  You may also just cut the knots with a small clean scissors and the rest of the suture will fall out shortly thereafter on their own.Best of luck.Dr. T

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Usually dissolvable stitches fall off by about a week or so.  Some last a bit longer. If there is one still in, you should ask your surgeon to trim them or cut them out.

Katherine Feliz Camilo, MD · Answer

Absorbable sutures usually fall out within 4 weeks post op . if the knot bothers you , you could cut the knot with small clean scissors after 2 weeks Best wishes

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