Dissolving sutures are generally used for eyelid surgery. Skin sutures usually dissolve or are removed within the first couple weeks after surgery.
How long until my eyelid surgery stitches dissolve?

Potomac Plastic Surgery: Houtan Chaboki, MD
2311 M Street, N.W. Suite 501
Washington, DC 20037
Phone: (202) 800-2085
Monday - Friday: 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Dissolving sutures are generally used for eyelid surgery. Skin sutures usually dissolve or are removed within the first couple weeks after surgery.
Get the latest news and updates from our blog in your inbox.