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What Causes Pain And Tight Feeling On Stitches After The Mole Removal?

I had a mole removed 5 hours ago- right above my lip, where the lip meets the skin- it is quite swollen and feels like the stitches are too tight- almost looks like the stitches are pulling my lip up- r the stitches too tight?? The freezing has gone but it hurts a lot
Thu, 11 Jun 2015
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Hello,

Most likely you are feeling the pull of the sutures themselves and the pain is just from the fact that you had a procedure and are very aware of it.

Pain from stitches takes atleast 3-4 days to subside. You can get yourself prescribed anti inflammatory analgesics(pain killers) like Ibuprofen or Diclofenac and this will help in decreasing the pain. If the pain persists or becomes more severe then please consult your operating surgeon as opioid analgesics may be needed.

I hope u get well soon.
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What Causes Pain And Tight Feeling On Stitches After The Mole Removal?

Hello, Most likely you are feeling the pull of the sutures themselves and the pain is just from the fact that you had a procedure and are very aware of it. Pain from stitches takes atleast 3-4 days to subside. You can get yourself prescribed anti inflammatory analgesics(pain killers) like Ibuprofen or Diclofenac and this will help in decreasing the pain. If the pain persists or becomes more severe then please consult your operating surgeon as opioid analgesics may be needed. I hope u get well soon.