Suture / Stitch Removal

Removal of the stitches should usually be 1-2 weeks after the application. However, this period may vary depending on the anatomical location. Removal of sutures at the right time reduces the risk of suture scars, infection and tissue reaction. The average wound usually reaches the expected healing state 1-2 weeks after surgery. However, it is also inconvenient to remove the sutures too early in order to prevent the opening and spread of the wound.

It's an outpatient procedure and hospitalisation is not needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

How are suture/stitches removed?

The stictches are removed according to the type of sutures that have been done and whatever the method has been used, stitches removal is a pretty painless procedure.

When should sutures be removed?

The time limit of stitches removal will depend on the stitching area, the stitches on hand and face should be removed 5 days after, on the extremities on the 10th day and for the stiches on the abdominal site must be removed after the 14th day.

What happens if a stitch stays in or is not removed?

With the progress at the suture manufacturing most of the sutures we have been used for do not cause infection or allergies, they can only leave scars if they don’t removed for a long time.

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It’s an outpatient procedure and hospitalisation is not needed.

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