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Can Prolene Subcuticular Sutures Be Removed After 14 Post Explantation?

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fritzJun 22, 2012

June 11 had explantation. Doc can see me on June 25, but then will be unavailable for some time. Can she remove subcuticular prolene sutures at 2 weeks? The sutures are under the breast.

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Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS
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Dr. Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS
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Dr. Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Dr. Moneer Jaibaji, MD
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