Sutures hold a wound closed while it gains enough strength to stay closed on its own, and they need to come out once that has happened — not before, and not much later. The right time depends on where the wound is: a wound on the face is usually ready sooner than one over a joint, where the skin is under more tension. Leaving sutures in too long leaves marks and encourages infection; taking them out too early lets the wound open again. At Accord Medical Clinic in Ubi the wound is looked at before anything is removed, so the decision is made on how that wound is actually healing.
Accord Medical Clinic provides stitch removal and wound review at its clinic at Blk 325 Ubi Avenue 1, Singapore 400325. The doctor examines the wound and removes the sutures when it is ready for that site, then advises on dressings and ongoing care. Wounds closed elsewhere can be reviewed here, and a wound that is not healing as expected is assessed rather than simply uncovered. Suitability and timing are decided at your visit.
What this covers
Sutures due for removal after a wound or procedure
Wounds closed at another clinic or hospital
A wound that is red, discharging or opening
Dressing changes and wound review
Advice on scar care after sutures are out
Examination of the wound before sutures are removed
Removal of sutures at the appropriate time for the site
Dressings and wound-care advice
Review where healing is not as expected
Referral where a wound needs specialist care
Stitch removal and wound care at the clinic
Suture removal and wound review
Sutures are removed once the wound has gained enough strength to hold itself closed. The timing depends on the site and on how the wound is healing, which is why the wound is examined rather than removed on a fixed day for everyone.
The wound is cleaned and the sutures are lifted out individually. Most people find it quick and only mildly uncomfortable, and no anaesthetic is usually needed.
A wound that is red, hot, discharging, or coming apart is assessed before the sutures are removed, because the right action in that situation is not always to take them out.
Dressings, wound-care advice and scar care are part of the visit, and a wound that is not healing as expected is reviewed or referred rather than simply left uncovered.
This page is general information about stitch removal at the clinic. It is not a substitute for an examination, and the timing of removal is decided by the doctor at your visit.
What happens at your appointment
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The doctor examines the wound and asks when it was closed and how it has behaved since.
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You are told how it is healing and whether the sutures are ready to come out.
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The wound is cleaned, and the sutures are removed with instruments, which most people find quick and only mildly uncomfortable.
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The wound is checked again once the sutures are out.
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A dressing is applied where it is needed, and any further review is arranged.
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You are told how to look after the scar and what to do if the wound opens or becomes infected.
It depends on where the wound is and how it is healing. Wounds on the face are usually ready sooner than wounds over a joint, where the skin is under more tension. The wound is examined rather than removed on a fixed day for everyone.
Can you remove stitches that were put in somewhere else?
Yes. A wound closed at another clinic or hospital can be reviewed and the sutures removed here, provided the wound is healing as expected. Bring any notes you were given about the sutures and when they were placed.
Does removing stitches hurt?
Most people find it quick and only mildly uncomfortable. The wound is cleaned and the sutures are lifted out individually, and no anaesthetic is usually needed.
What if the wound looks red or is discharging?
Tell the doctor when you come in. A wound that is red, hot, discharging or coming apart is assessed before the sutures are removed, because the right action in that situation is not always to take them out.
How should I look after the scar afterwards?
Keep it clean and protected from strong sun while it settles, and avoid picking at it. You will be given advice for your particular wound, and told what to do if it opens or becomes infected.
Do I need an appointment or can I walk in?
Both are possible at the clinic, but booking means the wound is seen at a time that suits you. If the wound is bleeding heavily or you feel unwell, seek urgent care rather than waiting for an appointment.
Do I need a referral?
No referral is needed to have sutures reviewed or removed at the clinic.
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