Upper Eyelid Surgery 2 Weeks Ago, Supposed to Have Dissolvable Stitches But Doctor Hasn't Taken Them Out? (photo)

February 16, 2013
Asked By:Sarahsmile44

Had upper eyelid surgery 2 weeks ago. Supposed to have dissolvable stitches, which still remain, plus eyelids are still swollen. Saw the doctor at one week, and he refused to remove the stitches. Is this normal, am starting to question my doctor's work. Am scared these stitches which won't dissolve will leave a permanent scar.

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October 23, 2015

Answer: Eyelid surgery

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October 23, 2015

Answer: Eyelid surgery

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October 17, 2016

Answer: Help them dissolve

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Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSCCertified Plastic Surgeon
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October 17, 2016

Answer: Help them dissolve

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Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSCCertified Plastic Surgeon
February 19, 2013

Answer: These sutures need to be removed.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
February 19, 2013

Answer: These sutures need to be removed.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

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October 17, 2016

Answer: Dissolvable sutures not dissolving

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Answer: Dissolvable sutures not dissolving

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Mitesh Kapadia, MD, PhDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
February 18, 2013

Answer: 2 weeks post upper eyelid surgery with suture question

Jeffrey J. Roth, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 18, 2013

Answer: 2 weeks post upper eyelid surgery with suture question

Jeffrey J. Roth, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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