I have been told I have to wait 21 days to have stitches removed from my eyelids after eyelid sergary. It's 5 days since the sergary and it is very itchy
October 6, 2017
Answer: Suture removal after lid surgery Sutures are typically removed 5-7 days PO. I suggest you contact your surgeon. Three weeks seems a bit too long. If you were prescribed a medicated ointment applying that on the incisions may ease the itching in the meantime.
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October 6, 2017
Answer: Suture removal after lid surgery Sutures are typically removed 5-7 days PO. I suggest you contact your surgeon. Three weeks seems a bit too long. If you were prescribed a medicated ointment applying that on the incisions may ease the itching in the meantime.
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October 5, 2017
Answer: Suture removal after blephs Thanks for your question. Looks like a good early result. 21 days would be a long time to wait. I typically remove upper eyelid sutures at day 5. You have to be careful with your lids when the sutures are removed though because the tissue remains very delicate for a couple of weeks. Ask your surgeon's office again about when to come back. Good luck!
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October 5, 2017
Answer: Suture removal after blephs Thanks for your question. Looks like a good early result. 21 days would be a long time to wait. I typically remove upper eyelid sutures at day 5. You have to be careful with your lids when the sutures are removed though because the tissue remains very delicate for a couple of weeks. Ask your surgeon's office again about when to come back. Good luck!
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