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Suture after circumcision
Dear Doctor,
Suture after circumcision takes how many days to fall off ?
If the sutures still remains seen after 12 days of circumcision surgery what to do?
The sutures done for circumcision are poking sharply around the area causing pain.
Please advise.
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Hi practo user ,
It depends upon the suture type when they are going to fall off.
If you are having pain due to the suture , you can get it removed after consultation with your operating surgeon
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Dr. Dr.Susrutha Gottimukkula
General Surgeon
2 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Hi
Generally absorbable suture is used if not you have to get them removed . absorbable or not absorbable if it is causing pain / discomfort you can get them removed.
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keep them wound clean
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Dr. Mohammed Rehan Khan
Urologist
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Depends on what suture material is used
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