there's no straightforward answer to your question because everyone heals at a different rate. in general internal sutures are meant to "dissolve. " however the process of suture breakdown inside the body occurs gradually. it can take weeks or even months for internal sutures to dissolve. and sometimes they don't dissolve at all. it's not uncommon for a knot in the suture to work its way to the surface of the skin after several weeks creating a lump that may burst to reveal a yellowish fluid (which isn't an infection; it's coloration from the content of the suture). sometimes a short section of the incision will open up and a small piece of suture may emerge. afterwards the body re-heals the suture line. any of these things can be a normal consequence of surgery. it's also normal for the surgical area to feel "hard" for some time after surgery. at first this is caused by the internal suture material or the material used to repair the hernia. as scar tissue forms it can cause this firmness to persist. if you have any questions about your surgical site please consult your surgeon for information specific to your case. wishing you well!
how long does it take for internal sutures to dissolve for groin hernia repairs?