How long does it take for disposable stitches to dissolve.

Length of time to dissolve is related to the type of dissolvable suture used. The body can break down the sutures made from natural materials.  By the time the stitches are dissolved, the wound is completely healed.   When part of a stitch remains on the outside of the body, the body fluids cannot dissolve it.  A doctor can easily remove the remaining piece of stitch once the wound is closed.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Thanks for your question. The time to dissolve depends on the material the suture is made out of and thickness of the suture. Some thin sutures can dissolve as fast as a week or two while others can linger around for 6 months or so....Good luck, Dr., ADO