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I had 7 stitches put in my forehead and they are supposed to be removed in 5 days

takisha41May 10, 2018
It’s almost time to take my stitches out my forehead in 2 days and I’m scared because my head is still sore. I want to wait longer can I?

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Dr. Rahul Vemula, MD
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Answered on May 15, 2018
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