why stitches after circumcision

[Bawrai]

I do not understand the point of stitches after circumcision? also, how long will it take for them to go away, I had my circumcision on the 24th nearly 3 weeks ago and currently still have self dissolvable stitches.

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They hold the tissue together temporarily. You need to be patient while the body tissue absorbs the stitches, maybe three to five weeks.

[WildCoastalMorning]

My Doctor said it should take around 4 weeks for the stitches to dissolve. But I got an infection that slowed down the healing process. I still have one stitch left, 6+ weeks after getting the procedure. I pulled one out the other day, probably not the best thing to do! Hope you recover quickly

[Jolly_Jonny]

I removed my stitches at home at like week 3 because they were not holding anything anymore

[Nopadob]

Most stitches will come off by 4th week. For all to drop off, 5 to 6 weeks.

[BigBriCirc9]

At this point the two pieces of skin, shaft and the old inner foreskin have attached to each other. I'd use a pair of tiny cuticle scissors and remove the stitches. If left too long you may get a "railroad track" along your scar.