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

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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