Absorbable sutures are typically used, making routine suture removal unnecessary. While your body heals, it will slowly dissolve the sutures. This process can take up to 3-6 months. Minor delays in this wound healing process, while not common, occur when the body extrudes the stitch. This “spitting stitch” may feel like a little bump and may have a bit of discharge. If this occurs, simply call the office and we will set a time at your convenience to remove the stitch.