Stitches Out
Stitches are usually removed between 7 and 14 days, here at Waterfront.
Stitches Out
Stitches are usually removed between 7 and 14 days, here at Waterfront.
Your full aftercare guide
Everything on this page, plus wound care, pain relief, bleeding first aid and the ring-us list, is in the skin surgery aftercare guide. You can also download it as a leaflet there.
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- Attend the stitch-removal appointment we arranged for you
- Be gentle with the wound for a few days afterwards, as that is when it is weakest
- Keep washing gently and applying ointment as you were told
What to Expect
- Stitches are usually removed between 7 and 14 days, depending on the site. We arrange this appointment and remove them here at Waterfront, so there is no need to involve your GP
- Some stitches dissolve and need nothing done
- The wound is at its weakest in the few days after the stitches come out
- There is usually no further review after your stitches are removed, unless you have had a skin graft or a similar procedure, in which case we will arrange one
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to see my GP to have stitches removed?
No. We arrange the appointment and remove them here at Waterfront.
Will I need another appointment after my stitches are out?
Usually not. Once the stitches are removed there is no further routine review, unless you have had a skin graft or a similar procedure, in which case we will arrange one. If a sample was sent, we will contact you with the result.
My stitches are dissolving ones. Do I still need an appointment?
Dissolving stitches need nothing done. If we have arranged a review anyway, please keep it.
Next Steps
- Attend your stitch-removal appointment
- Treat the wound gently for a few days afterwards
- If a sample was sent, expect to hear from us about your results in the next couple of weeks
Need Help?
For the first days after your surgery or procedure, for advice only. Day surgery, closed overnight.
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