Stitches in for 7 days?

January 5, 2015
Asked By:appledaffodil in Los Angeles, CA

I had a mole excised and the dermatologist scheduled me to remove the mole after 7 days of having stitches in. I read online that 3-5 days is the norm and having them in longer causes railroad track scars. Am I going to be horribly scarred?

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January 6, 2015

Answer: Horrible scars unlikely

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Answer: Horrible scars unlikely

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Answer: How long do I need stitches in

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