What it is
Once the wound has healed enough, the stitches need to come out. They are removed quickly, and the scar is checked at the same time.
Stitch removal
from 60 min
550 kr
Stitches are removed once the wound has healed, with a check of the scar.
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About the treatment
At a glance
- Duration
- 1 hr
- Pain level
- Little discomfort, often just a small tug
- Downtime
- No downtime
Benefits
- Quick and simple
- Scar check
- Advice on scar care
Expected results
The stitches are out, and you know whether the wound has healed as it should.
Overview & Procedure
What the treatment is and how it's performed
The removal is usually done in one short appointment. Sometimes the stitches come out in two rounds, or the wound needs a little more time. The nurse or doctor decides this.
- The wound is checked.
- The stitches are cut and gently pulled out.
- The wound gets tape or a plaster if needed.
It usually takes only a few minutes.
Experience & Recovery
Pain level, downtime and healing
- Keep the scar clean.
- Protect the scar from the sun for the first months.
Little discomfort, often just a small tug.
No downtime.
Expectations & Safety
Who it's for and safety information
- You who have stitches that need to come out.
- When stitches come out depends on where the wound is. Follow the advice you got when you were stitched.
Contact the clinic if the wound opens, turns red, swells or throbs.
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