Were stitches removed too late?

Thank you for posting your question. Your sutures were removed at the perfect time. Some suture material can be left for 2 weeks without creating an issue. I hope this helps.Good luck healing.

I typically remove eyelids sutures much earlier but different surgeons do things differently , depending on what is needed for each patient at the time of surgery. And in most cases, we all get good results, even using different rtechniques and practices. 

Your sutures were removed in a normal time frame.  The eyelid skin is very thin and usually heals very well.  It can take a while for the incisions to settle down, flatten and fade though depending on many factors.  Sutures left in for 7 days is a very typical time frame and you shouldn't worry.  All the best!

Sutures are not ideal skin closures meaning there can always be minor healing issues associated with suture material.  Sutures are removed early to minimize these but they can still occur.  The difference of a day really makes no difference.  This is not worth your concern.

There is a wide range of times that surgeons use to remove sutures - from 3 or 4 days to 2 weeks.  Many of the sutures we use create very little skin inflammation and if they are left in longer periods it does not create any problems.  You had yours removed at one week which is right on schedule.