I had 8 stitches in my forehead. 5 days later i had them removed. is that too soon? how long do stitches stay?!

Question: I had 8 stitches in my forehead. 5 days later i had them removed. is that too soon.? how long do stitches stay.?
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A week, 10 days or 2 weeks is normal.

You had them removed early because they were on your forehead and can cause scarring.

Now you can put on anti-scarring tape or cream.Health Question & Answer

I work in a skin cancer clinic. We put in and take out stitches daily. Facial stitches usually stay in 7-10 days. Neck, torso and arms 14 days. Legs 21 days. The lower you get on the body the longer it takes to heal. High movement areas stitches stay longer due to the stress factor. Health Question & Answer

Watch the area for signs of infection, but you should be okay.

I had staples after my c-section. I was supposed to have them out 8 days after giving birth, but a nurse took them out on day 5. I was fine. Doctor was mad though. Health Question & Answer

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you should've had them longer

my dad and brother both had moles removed and had stiches

they had them taken out too soon and ended up with a HUGE scar on their backs were they'd had them removed

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Don't worry ! Removal at 5 days is normal.Health Question & Answer

I had three stitches in my toe and they were in for two weeks. That doesn't seem normal to me.Health Question & Answer

I assume you had a doctor remove them so if it was too soon I think the doc would have said so.Health Question & Answer

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I had 8 stitches in my forehead. 5 days later i had them removed. is that too soon? how long do stitches stay?!

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