can I leave them a few days longer than the doc recommended having them out?
2006-07-11 08:36:27 · 11 answers · asked by Lawrance J 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
why would u wanna?
2006-07-11 08:40:06 · answer #1 · answered by real_sweetheart_76 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have a higher chance of more scarring for the stitches if you leave them in too long. It's best to get stitches out as soon as possible.
2006-07-11 15:50:40 · answer #2 · answered by Ali Y 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had 10 stitches in my forehead, The wound was very deep and I didn't feel they were ready to come out when the doctor ordered. So I left them in a few extra days. My scar healed wonderfully considering how deep it was!!
2006-07-11 15:45:45 · answer #3 · answered by UlickNme 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would you want to leave your stiches in longer than the Dr. says? Do you feel that your stiches aren't ready to come out? I would listen to whatever my dr. suggests. Also, if that isn't good enough for you then I would call up dr.s' and/or hospitals and get their different advice on this matter.
2006-07-11 20:02:12 · answer #4 · answered by krYpToNitEsMoM 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. For cosmetic reasons, facial sutures are removed as soon as possible to avoid the railroad track scaring. The face is very vascular, so it heals quickly. Just keep the area dry
2006-07-11 15:39:55 · answer #5 · answered by April 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The skin will start to grow to the stitches. It will hurt more when they remove them and can cause infection
2006-07-11 15:40:35 · answer #6 · answered by Adult Party Consultant 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
listen to your doctor he knows a lot more than you or us about how long your stitches need to be in
2006-07-11 15:40:56 · answer #7 · answered by worldstiti 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would you want to do that? Do you think the Dr doesn't know what he is talking about?
Follow your Dr's instructions.
2006-07-11 16:15:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say get them outa there, so you don't have a nasty scar. I would not leave them in.
RN-hospital nurse.
2006-07-11 15:46:01 · answer #9 · answered by happydawg 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. you will be fine, if it is only a couple of days (3-5)
2006-07-11 15:40:11 · answer #10 · answered by daniel e 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋