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How long before the stitches are removed following a neck lift?

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Suture removal: When I do neck lifts or facelifts, all of the sutures are absorbable and are under the skin.

Answered 7/2/2013

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1 week: Typically after a face/necklift, sutures are removed in one week.

Answered 3/22/2013

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Necklift stitches: Stitches come out at 5 to 7 days after surgery.

Answered 8/22/2013

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Dr. Anthony Perkins answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Absorbable: I only use absorbable sutures and exclusively buried under the skin. Whenever permanent sutures are used on the face they absolutely most be removed prior to 7 days.

Answered 6/16/2014

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