Question 1

i'm having laproscopic surgery for gall bladder removal, will my wounds be glued or stitched?

Accepted Answer

Probably stitched: The scar is typically so small that the doctor will probably put in a few stitches to close the skin and underlying fascia.

Question 2

could i return to work after stitch removal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Immediately after removal of stitches, the skin will be approximately 75-90% it's normal tensile strength (depending on how long the stitches remained, quality of wound closure, and whether or not the wound was infected.)  assuming no traumatic contact to the repaired skin, one should be able to return to work with minimal or no restrictions.

Question 3

removal of stitch marks completely in the forehead?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Sometimes as the scar ages it blends in better with the uninterrupted skin. But will never fade or be the normal color skin again

Question 4

why is my laceration reopening after stitch removal?

Accepted Answer

Consult your doctor: If the laceration is reopening, you should consult with your physician.  Some minor separation may be acceptable, but any significant reopening of the wound should be evaluated as soon as possible.

Question 5

where to go for missed stitch removal 2 months old and out of state?

Accepted Answer

Family practice doc: Or plastic surgeon if the stitches are very fine and on the face.

Question 6

what to do with stitches after cataracts removal that are blocking my vission?

Accepted Answer

Clarification: Stitches, when they are used with cataract surgery, are place out of the way of vision so they would not be interfering with your vision.  Sometimes they can be tight which can cause astigmatism and if so they are easily removed.

Question 7

if you have scars from stitches, can they be removed?  if so, how?  and how "perfect" is the removal?  thank you.

Accepted Answer

Yes, usually.: It depends on what part of the body the stitches were placed, and why they were placed.  For example, facial scarring from surgical stitches can be fixed very well by good plastic surgery.  Stitches placed for an irregular injury are harder to fix.  The chest  doesn't heal very well, often leaving a scar that is stretched.  Have a plastic surgeon look at the scar.

Question 8

so i'm on day 12 of having stitches in my fingers. 30 stitches total. they come out tomorrow. how important is elevation after stitch removal?

Accepted Answer

Elevation: If you have swelling then when you go to sleep try to keep your hand above your heart (maybe over your chest). That way gravity will help any fluid drain out of your hand and back towards your heart.

Question 9

today someone slapped me on the back kind of hard, directly on a wound (with stitches) from a lipoma removal i had yesterday. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Get it checked: Get surgical site checked by a health care professional to see if there is any change of the wound due to trauma.

Question 10

approx 80 hrs from left canine removal. seems as though some of the clot came out, can't tell if entirely gone or not. only pain is along stitches.

Accepted Answer

Tooth Extraction: From your description you seem to be healing fine. If still concerned, see your dentist for a post-op follow up.

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I'm having laproscopic surgery for gall bladder removal, will my wounds be glued or stitched?

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Could i return to work after stitch removal?

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Removal of stitch marks completely in the forehead?

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Why is my laceration reopening after stitch removal?

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Where to go for missed stitch removal 2 months old and out of state?

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What to do with stitches after cataracts removal that are blocking my vission?

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If you have scars from stitches, can they be removed? if so, how? and how "perfect" is the removal? thank you.

A member asked:

So i'm on day 12 of having stitches in my fingers. 30 stitches total. they come out tomorrow. how important is elevation after stitch removal?

A member asked:

Today someone slapped me on the back kind of hard, directly on a wound (with stitches) from a lipoma removal i had yesterday. should i be worried?

A member asked:

Approx 80 hrs from left canine removal. seems as though some of the clot came out, can't tell if entirely gone or not. only pain is along stitches.

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