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How long the suture or staples can be removed after surgery?
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Depends on location: There may be reasons to keep material a little longer, but general guidelines: sutures eyelids – 3 days neck – 3 to 4 days face – 5 days sutures and staples scalp – 7 to 14 days trunk and upper extremities – 7 days lower extremities – 8 to 10 days.
Answered 3/3/2018
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