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How many days does it take to heal the wounds on lower lip&inner tissues which was cut during accident&stitches are also done by emergency dr.

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Dr. answered

Wound: face has very good healing . superficial wounds should heal with in a week although the scarring will take time to get less noticeable ( months).stitches on the skin come out on the day 7. Deep sutures are absorbable and stay in for couple of months ( you don't need to worry about them) before dissolving.

Answered 10/30/2016

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Dr. answered

Few days: Wounds in this area usually heals very quickly, as the wound get sealed in few days but full strength takes longer time. The things that can delay healing are poor nutrition, smoking, wound infection and immune suppressing medications

Answered 11/1/2016

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Usually: a week to ten days...although the scar may be visible for much longer. BTW stitches done by ER M.D.'s are usually just as effective as those done by surgeons in the Operating Room .... Hope this is helpful Dr Z

Answered 10/29/2016

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