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	Degradable suture materials can be either organic or synthetic. There are many types of materials which have been used over course of their development that are absorbed by the human body. Absorbable sutures tend to be reserved for use inside the body underneath the skin as they are prone to leave a more pronounce scar upon absorption. When later removal poses potential difficulty, their use may be exhausted. This list encompasses the most commonly used materials today. <br>[[Image:suturesizes.png~~\|left\|upright=1~~\|''[[Overview of suture sizes and intended uses.]]'']]		Degradable suture materials can be either organic or synthetic. There are many types of materials which have been used over course of their development that are absorbed by the human body. Absorbable sutures tend to be reserved for use inside the body underneath the skin as they are prone to leave a more pronounce scar upon absorption. When later removal poses potential difficulty, their use may be exhausted. This list encompasses the most commonly used materials today. <br>[[Image:suturesizes.png\|''[[Overview of suture sizes and intended uses.]]'']]