Is there a difference in scarring using 1 week fast dissolving sutures vs. non-dissolvable to close the skin?

June 11, 2019
Asked By:franny192 in New Jersey, NJ

Is there a difference in scarring and in general results when the surgeon uses fast acting 1 week dissolvable skin sutures vs using non-dissolvable sutures to close the wound that the surgeon needs to take out a week post op?

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June 12, 2019

Answer: Sutures

June 12, 2019

Answer: Sutures

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