How Long After Eyelid Surgery Should Stitches Be Removed?

April 13, 2012
Asked By:nanizdwgts

My doctor is removing mine 13 days after surgery. It's been 9 days and my eyelids are getting really sore & tight feeling. Everything I read says they should be removed after 5-7 days. But her office said she always does around 10 days. But she's on vacation that's why I have to wait longer. Is that okay?

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October 31, 2015

Answer: Remove them

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Answer: Remove them

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May 1, 2012

Answer: Removing Sutures after Eyelid Surgery

Amiya Prasad, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
May 1, 2012

Answer: Removing Sutures after Eyelid Surgery

Amiya Prasad, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
April 17, 2012

Answer: Not ideal

A.J. Amadi, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
April 17, 2012

Answer: Not ideal

A.J. Amadi, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

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April 21, 2012

Answer: Most sutures are removed 5 to 7 days after eyelid surgery.

April 21, 2012

Answer: Most sutures are removed 5 to 7 days after eyelid surgery.

June 8, 2015

Answer: Suture removal after blepharoplasty

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Answer: Suture removal after blepharoplasty

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