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

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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?

Rahul Vemula, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Without pictures or knowing the exact details of your procedure it is hard to give you a definitive answer.

When I do procedures on the face, I generally remove sutures within 5-7 days. Sometimes I will remove every other suture at one week after the procedure and remove the remaining stitches within 10 days to two weeks afte the procedure.

Be sure to follow up with your plastic surgeon to be examined.

Best Wishes!

Rahul Vemula, MD 
Double Board Certified Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon

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