They typically use nonabsorbable stitches to close superficial wounds. However, doctors may choose dissolvable stitches for deeper wounds or surgical incisions. To close a deeper wound ...

the wound is completely healed. The amount of time it takes dissolvable sutures or stitches to dissolve depends on the suture ...

A mum who has had a groundbreaking new form of hip surgery ... incision was smaller – just four inches long - which meant there was no need for traditional stitches or staples, just dissolvable ...