Are dissolveable stitches made from cat guts?
Dissolvable stitches are made from natural materials, such as processed collagen (animal intestines), silk, hair, & some synthetic
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About Collagen
Collagen is a type of protein. It is fibrous in nature and it connects and supports other tissues in our body, such as skin, bone, tendons, muscles, and cartilage. It also supports our internal organs. Collagen is even present in our teeth. There are more than 25 different types of collagens that naturally occur in our bodies.
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