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How Long Do Stitches Take To Dissolve Completely After Cesarean Section Childbirth?

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Posted on Thu, 21 Jul 2016
Question: How many days does it take to dissolve stitches of my c section and tubrctomy operation
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Answered by Dr. Zenab Tambawala (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
7-10 days

Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
Welcome to HCM,

The stitches on the skin of caesaraean with tubal ligation procedure start dissolving within 7-10 days, sometimes even earlier . They can take time to get completely absorbed upto 3 months.

Off course this depends on he suture material used, if its partially completely absorbable one or slowly absorbable one.

Patient risk factors for good wound healing, diabetes, anemia may also delay the process.

Hope this helps.
Regards.
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How Long Do Stitches Take To Dissolve Completely After Cesarean Section Childbirth?

Brief Answer: 7-10 days Detailed Answer: Hi there, Welcome to HCM, The stitches on the skin of caesaraean with tubal ligation procedure start dissolving within 7-10 days, sometimes even earlier . They can take time to get completely absorbed upto 3 months. Off course this depends on he suture material used, if its partially completely absorbable one or slowly absorbable one. Patient risk factors for good wound healing, diabetes, anemia may also delay the process. Hope this helps. Regards.