Stitches?

[johnsmith9875]

I still have some stitches sticking out of my scars post-lap surgery 1 month.   They're not bothersome but will they be there forever?  Does silk dissolve?

[Paderla Anitha, DNB]

Hello and hope you are doing well.

No, silk does not dissolve. If it's material like catgut which are absorbable, absorption of such sutures is complete by 90 days. However, if there is accompanying swelling, redness, discharge and fever the wound is most probably infected. Please consult your primary care physician for further evaluation.

Hope this helped and do keep us posted.

[Sarsi]

Surgeons usually use material that dissolves within a few weeks......

If you're worried, get your gp to check it out and they can remove them if needed :)