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Mole Removed From The Face. External Stitches Removed. Internal Stitches Sticking Out. Is The Wound Opening Up? Concerned About The Scar

I had a mole removed from my face about an inch over my lip, the mole was removed 12 days ago. I had 3 internal and 3 external stitches. The bottom external stitch popped off after 3 days. The doctor said this was fine since i had internal stitches. After 7 days I had the other 2 external stitches removed. Now, I am at 12 days and the internal stitches are sticking out where the external had popped off. Am i in danger of the wound opening up? Will I need to have new stitches put in? Will the healing leave a worse mark?
Wed, 25 Sep 2013
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Internal sutures need sometime to get absorbed, they don't let the wound open up.And healing will not leave a mark don worry, but still keep in touch with your surgeon.
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Mole Removed From The Face. External Stitches Removed. Internal Stitches Sticking Out. Is The Wound Opening Up? Concerned About The Scar

Hi there Internal sutures need sometime to get absorbed, they don t let the wound open up.And healing will not leave a mark don worry, but still keep in touch with your surgeon.