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The skin from a wound after surgery seems to be growing over on of the staples. do i need to have it seen to immediately, or should i wait for the removal date.

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Dr. Marius Frasie answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Call: Follow the instructions given to you, but you can also call the doctor and let him/her know.

Answered 3/13/2020

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Skin: This should not be a problem. If redness or pustular drainage that would be a reason to be seen sooner.

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A member asked:

The skin from a wound after surgery seems to be growing over on of the staples. do i need to have it seen to immediately, or should i wait for the removal date.

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Marius Frasie answered

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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