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I have tons of spitting stitches. Can I use silicone tape over them? (Photo)

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Just had 2nd bl revision he left the blue stitches In 3 wks said I would split if he removed them sooner. At the same time i waS spitting tons of stitches.still there. They have scabbed over it appears..ihe said just leave them todissolve on those own at the 3 wk visit and not to come backuntil.6 wks I dnt knw what to do iff they are going to affect healing ? Not remove? Water made red and so i dnt shwer I just also got silicone tape but don't know if I should use them over spitting stitches?

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