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I am thinking about taking out my own stitches. what should i keep in mind?
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Not to do it: This is a job for the doctor. First of all how do you know they are ready to come out? Second of all, how do you know what type of stitch he put in? Different stitches are cut out in different spots along the stitch. I recommend you let the dr. Remove them.
Answered 5/7/2013
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