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Most dissolvable stitches start to break down within one to two weeks. However, it could take several months before your stitches disappear completely. After the wound has healed, it may be possible for a nurse to remove the loose ends of the dissolvable stitches, to speed up the process. Ask your surgeon or the health professional treating you if they can tell you: 1  what kind of stitches youâve been given. 2  how long they will take to dissolve.
How wounds heal Wound healing A surgical wound is a cut made to your skin during an operation. Wound healing is a complicated process but can be divided into three main phases. Inflammation â this happens straight away and lasts for up to six days, during which time the blood flow to your wound increases.