As it is completely absorbed by hydrolysis, it does not need to be removed. Monocryl sutures are absorbable and usually are not removed. They begin dissolving in one to two weeks, and also lose ...
The retracted skin is released and closed with apposing, non-absorbable skin sutures (such as Monocryl or PDS). Transection can also be achieved with a scalpel blade or nail trimmers. Tail ...