During my recent visit, I had my final drain removed, but the non-dissolvable sutures in my belly button and side (where the wound had opened post-op and required 12 stitches) were left in. The doctor mentioned removing them after 1 month. Is a 6-week duration too long to have these non-dissolvable sutures left in place?
Ideally, non-dissolvable sutures should be removed within approximately 14 days, with 7 days or less being optimal to minimize scarring. However, there are situations where longer suture retention may be necessary due to healing issues or challenging locations. It is important to discuss this matter with your plastic surgeon, as they can provide the best guidance. If the sutures need to remain in place for an extended period and result in a less than ideal scar, a scar revision may be required.
Dear, thank you for your question. Typically, leaving non-absorbable sutures in place for six weeks is too long. I would recommend contacting the office to review your situation and inquire if the doctor intended to leave the stitches in for that duration. I hope this helps and wish you good luck.
Having non-dissolving sutures in place for an extended period of time is unusual and may increase the risk of excess scarring. It is recommended to reach out to the surgeon to confirm the recommended follow-up time for the best information and ensure optimal results.
If a suture is coming through the skin, it may leave marks after 10-14 days. It is recommended to have a follow-up appointment to check for fluid accumulation and discuss suture removal options.
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