During suturing, the wound is cleaned and then pulled together with sutures, also known as stitches, to decrease healing time and allow the skin to heal with less scarring.
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Stitches (Surgical Sutures) 

Picture of Stitches (Surgical Sutures): During suturing, the wound is cleaned and then pulled together with sutures, also known as stitches, to decrease healing time and allow the skin to heal with less scarring. Divider line
During suturing, the wound is cleaned and then pulled together with sutures, also known as stitches, to decrease healing time and allow the skin to heal with less scarring.
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Following the Procedure / Aftercare
Once the defect is closed, a pressure dressing is applied and wound care instructions are discussed with the patient to follow at home.

Patients are discouraged from allowing the wound to get wet during the first 24–48 hours. After that, they may shower without fear of disrupting the healing process that has already taken place. Vaseline® or antimicrobial ointment may be applied on a daily basis with a gauze dressing or a Band-Aid® applied until the wound heals. The stitches may be removed in 5–14 days.
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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