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I was in bad accident rolled 8x down a hill in my truck got 2 injuries on my head got 6 staples each it's been 11 days should i go get them removed?

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Dr. Eric Fete answered

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Yes: It's safe to take them out now.

Answered 7/9/2016

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A member asked:

I was in bad accident rolled 8x down a hill in my truck got 2 injuries on my head got 6 staples each it's been 11 days should i go get them removed?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Eric Fete answered

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