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Can I get a haircut with stitches on my hairline near my temple without getting it infected?

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marthhdSep 9, 2017

I recently had surgery about two days ago and I have to go somewhere on Monday and I want a haircut.I don't want the barber to cut the side where my stitches are but only the other three sides.Will my cut get infected?

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