Dissolvable sutures- still there- 4 weeks post op- raised scares Started by: Nikki

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  • Nikki 9
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    August 9, 2017 at 11:28 pm
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    Hi,

    Just asking if others had dissolvable sutures and how long they were visible for? Mine are still very there? Itchy and annoying and make my scar very raised.

    It’s almost a thick scar and I think it’s the sutures adding to this, which is good as in when they go the scar will be flatter- but when do they actually dissolve?? They don’t look like they ever will!

    I’m nearly 4 weeks post op.

    Xxx

    Stacey 498
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    August 10, 2017 at 12:21 am
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    Hi Hun they can take up to 3 months to fully dissolve xxx

    Chloe 122
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    August 10, 2017 at 9:58 am
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    I had 1 left that didn’t dissolve at nearly 2 weeks n my nurse took it out, my scars are very flat n tiny I’m 3wks sat x

    Anonymous
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    August 10, 2017 at 11:20 am
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    Kelo-cote-scar-gel-15g is great for flattening and lightening scars. I started using it 3 months post op as advised by my surgeon.

    Here’s a code for 30* off http://livebetterwith.refr.cc/francinep

    4 weeks is still very early so don’t stress.
    Supplements such as magnesium, vit b and zinc can help the healing process too. I took them pre and post op.

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