When will the stitches or staples be removed?

Many surgeons use stitches that dissolve and do not have to be removed. If regular stitches are used, those in front of the ear are often removed during the first week. Stitches or staples behind the ear or in the scalp often remain for 10-14 days. 

AGING CHANGE  • SURGERY AFTER PREGNANCY • MALE PLASTIC SURGERYBODY SCULPTURE • FACIAL SCULPTURE • SCARS

Patrick Hudson MA, MD, Dip.ABPS, FACS, PA, 1101 Medical Arts NE #3, Albuquerque NM, 87102, USA.Tel: 505 242 0070
Cosmetic plastic surgery in ABQ & Santa Fe, New Mexico for over 25 years.  
The only plastic surgeon voted "Best Plastic Surgeon" by Albuquerque Monthly Magazine, and a  “Top Doc" by Albuquerque The Magazine.
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