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A member asked:
How do you know when staples are supposed to come out your skin?
8 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
When they're ready: Most staples are used in areas where there is a need for them to be in for ten to 14 days. After that its surgeon's preference.
Answered 8/16/2016
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5 to 10 days: There are certain rules in surgery which dictate the removal of sutures and staples in different areas of the body. Your surgeon should know them. Good luck from nyc.
Answered 4/1/2019
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It depends: When staples or stitches should be removed depends on how much tension there is in the skin closure. It also depends on whether or not a deep skin suture was used or not. Your surgeon is in the best position to determine when to remove staples.
Answered 3/30/2017
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