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I had a mole excision done on thursday. woke up sat morning and half of the stitches came out! should i get it re-stitched? it is very tender too.
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Call the DR: Call the DR who did the procedure, explain what happened. The DR will want to see you at once. Do not delay. You will probably get an answering service if weekend: make it clear that the DR will wish to see you ASAP.
Answered 9/16/2014
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