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How long for stitches from brachioplasty to dissolve? Specifically, ones under the skin along the suture line. (photo)

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I had brachioplasty on both arms 5 weeks ago. It is healing nicely, per my doctor. However, it feels like some of the stitches along my suture line are trying to poke through the skin.

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