How Long Will It Take Sutures to Dissolve After a Breast Reduction?

This depends on the sutures used. However, generally speaking, most absorbably sutures beneath the skin rarely dissolve prior to 3 weeks and can persist as long as 6 months. Skin Sutures can absorb as fast as 5 days or longer depending on their composition.

Thank you for your question.
You may have a spitting stitch. Reach out to your surgeon to have the area looked at. Best wishes!

Thank you for the question.

Congratulations on having undergone the breast reduction surgery; it is one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform.

Dissolvable sutures may last anywhere from several weeks to approximately 8 months after surgery.

If you're having specific concerns you should follow up with your plastic surgeon to have them addressed directly. 

Best wishes.