The phrase
"skin stitches" refers to the process of sewing small threads into a person's skin to close a cut or wound. It is done by a doctor or surgeon to help the skin heal properly.
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Some veterinarians never
place skin stitches and prefer to close the incision with buried stitches that are internal.
Sometimes skin stitches are not placed but if they are present, you will need to return in 10 - 14 days to have them removed.
Typically, closure is performed such that are no external
skin stitches present that will later warrant a second visit for removal
Some veterinarians never
place skin stitches and prefer to close the incision with «buried» stitches which are internal.
Then they let you sponge, and then they let you put in one
skin stitch, and by the time they let you really do something you can't wait to get in there.
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Skin stitches could be undone after 7 days..
Some surgeries, especially tumor removals, will require
skin stitches.
Some surgeries will require
skin stitches.
It is helpful to know that should
the skin stitches come out, there are two layers below holding everything closed.
Except in rare situations, there are
no skin stitches that need to be removed, and if this is the case, you will be notified.
Some surgeries do require
skin stitches.
Some surgeries however (especially tumor removals and lacerations), do require
skin stitches.
Some surgeries, especially tumor removals, require
skin stitches.
Obviously, it may be more convenient for the owner not to have to make a return trip and it may be simpler not to have to worry about the cat pulling out
her skin stitches and causing herself injury.
A skin stitch may be required that will be removed 10 - 14 days later.
The surgery site usually heals within two weeks and
any skin stitches are removed at a follow - up appointment with your vet.
Some surgeries, especially tumor removals, do require
skin stitches.
Many surgeries do require
skin stitches.
Most cats are back to their «normal» selves within a few days, the surgery site usually heals within two weeks, and
any skin stitches removed by your vet at a follow up appointment.
Some surgeries, especially ones with large incisions, do require
skin stitches.