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Hi, I fell and split the side of my forehead open quite deeply about 5 days ago near the temple area. The doctor who stitched me up has said stitch removal is 9 days. Is this normal for a facial wound? I m concerned about getting further scarring from the stitches themselves. Thanks
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, stitch removal is done after 7-9 days of stitching. If the wound is deep, time for stitch removal is more. And it is not advisable to do hurry in the stitch removal especially on face. This is because of Scar formation. If we remove stitch early, possibility of bad scars formation is more. So follow your doctor's advice and go for stitches removal on 9th day. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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How Can A Wound On The Forehead Be Treated?
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, stitch removal is done after 7-9 days of stitching. If the wound is deep, time for stitch removal is more. And it is not advisable to do hurry in the stitch removal especially on face. This is because of Scar formation. If we remove stitch early, possibility of bad scars formation is more. So follow your doctor s advice and go for stitches removal on 9th day. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.