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How Long It Takes To Remove Scars Of 5 Stitches ?

I got 5 stitches from middle of top lip half way to nose last Sunday and I m getting married in 8 weeks, will the scar look bad by then and is there any way I can make it heal quicker? the stitches are coming out on Monday, is that too soon?
Thu, 30 Jun 2011
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Hi, the stiches can be removed on Sunday itself. As stiches on the face can be removed after 5 days. The scar mark will take some time to go. But you can conceal it by applying make up. Wish you a happy married life.
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How Long It Takes To Remove Scars Of 5 Stitches ?

Hi, the stiches can be removed on Sunday itself. As stiches on the face can be removed after 5 days. The scar mark will take some time to go. But you can conceal it by applying make up. Wish you a happy married life.