How long the suture or staples can be removed after surgery?
Depends on location. There may be reasons to keep material a little longer, but general guidelines:
sutures
eyelids – 3 days
neck – 3 to 4 days
face – 5 days
sutures and staples
scalp – 7 to 14 days
trunk and upper extremities – 7 days
lower extremities – 8 to 10 days.
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