I had an upper eye lift on May 13 and my surgeon does not want to take the stitches out until 12 days later, at my first follow up appointment. Everything I have read here says that that is too long. I am concerned.
May 18, 2016
Answer: Sutures Sometimes sutures need to be left a little longer to allow the skin to heal properly. Small sutures on the eyelid left over a week should not leave objectionable scars. Your surgeon might be concerned about a possible dehiscence if they are taken out earlier.
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May 18, 2016
Answer: Sutures Sometimes sutures need to be left a little longer to allow the skin to heal properly. Small sutures on the eyelid left over a week should not leave objectionable scars. Your surgeon might be concerned about a possible dehiscence if they are taken out earlier.
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May 18, 2016
Answer: Suture removal Most people remove the sutures anywhere from 5-10 days. If they are sutures that dissolve they are usually gone by about day 10. If not they can be removed. Surgery done with a laser may need the sutures left in a few extra days. Upper eyelid skin heals very nicely so at 12 days you should not have a problem with the scar if the sutures come out that day.
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May 18, 2016
Answer: Suture removal Most people remove the sutures anywhere from 5-10 days. If they are sutures that dissolve they are usually gone by about day 10. If not they can be removed. Surgery done with a laser may need the sutures left in a few extra days. Upper eyelid skin heals very nicely so at 12 days you should not have a problem with the scar if the sutures come out that day.
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