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Stitches...

Written by AJ at 24 Apr 2003 00:17:20:

As an answer to: Stitches (post-circ) written by Forlani at 24 Apr 2003 00:00:55:

>How long does it take for the stitches do dissolve completely after circumcision? I had my circ done just over a month ago and there are still a few knots here and there; should I trim them or pull them out, or just wait?
>Thanks.
>Forlani Iordanidou

There must be something in the water. I've had several e-mails this past week or so about the subject of stitches. Anyhoo..mine were out within about 10 days or so. One or two hadn't popped open by day 14, so I cut and pulled them out. If you don't feel are unable or don't comfortable doing that yourself then I'd suggest you get your doctor to do it for you. I wouldn't advise just leaving them, since the healing for the most part is over and they are not peforming a function any longer.

Hope that helps.


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