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What's suture removal feel like?
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Not bad : At all, maybe a slight pulling type of feeling. Almost always no need for local anesthesia or anything like that. Don't get yourself worked up, it's really not bad. If pain is felt, local anesthesia can be given.
Answered 11/19/2012
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Painless..: Most suture or staple removals are painless. There may be some itching or small clear drainage when the sutures come out.
Answered 9/29/2016
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