Suture removal

Without a trip to the clinic, your nurse gently removes stitches or staples and confirms the wound has fully closed.

After surgery or stitches done in the emergency room, the stitches or staples need to come out at the right time, once the wound has closed. It is a short procedure, but it usually means booking an appointment and travelling. Here it happens in your home, on the timeline given by the doctor who placed them.

Your nurse first examines the scar to confirm the wound has closed properly. She then gently removes the stitches or staples with sterile instruments, cleans the area and protects the scar if needed. She finishes with aftercare advice: how to look after the scar, which signs to watch for, and when you can return to your usual activities.