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FUT Hair transplant with dissolvable stitches. How can I remove them?

12 days ago I had a FUT hair transplant. Since the Dr. is not in the same state as me they used dissolvable stitches. They did recommend if I had a nurse or Dr. friend nearby to remove them after 10 days for a better healing scar line. My wife is an RN, but said they look difficult to remove. How important is removing them quicker to a better scar line? Can they be dissolved quicker? Should I make a Dr. appointment with a regular GP and ask to have them removed?

Doctor Answers 3

June 28th, 2016

Dissolvable Stitches After Strip Surgery

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The time it takes for dissolvable stitches to disappear can vary.  Most types should start to dissolve or fall out within a week or two.  If your wound has healed and the stitches are bothering you, you might want to consider making an appointment with your GP to have them removed.

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Amir Yazdan, MD


Irvine Hair Restoration Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 27 reviews

June 24th, 2016

If you have dissolving sutures, the idea is that you don't need to remove them. If you have issues it is best to ask your surge

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If you have dissolving sutures, the idea is that you don't need to remove them. If you have issues it is best to ask your surgeon. 

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Jae Pak, MD

Jae Pak, MD
Los Angeles Hair Restoration Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 102 reviews

June 23rd, 2016

Dissolvable sutures

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Dissolvable sutures take sometime up to 6-7 weeks to dissolve. Yes your family doctor can remove them if your wfie can't
William Rassman, MD

William Rassman, MD
Los Angeles Hair Restoration Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 28 reviews

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