Can Prolene Subcuticular Sutures Be Removed After 14 Post Explantation?

June 22, 2012
Asked By:fritz

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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