Facts You Should Know About Removing Stitches (Sutures) Sutures are divided into two general categories, namely, absorbable and nonabsorbable. Different parts of the body require suture removal at varying times.
Among the many methods for closing wounds[1] of the skin, stitching, or suturing, is the most common form of repairing a wound[2]. Other methods include surgical staples, skin closure tapes, and adhesives. Removing stitches or other skin-closure devices is a procedure that many people dread. Understanding the various skin-closure procedures and knowing how they are put in and what to expect when they are removed can help overcome much of this anxiety[3].
Stitches (also called sutures) are used to close cuts and wounds in the skin. They can be used in nearly every part of the body, internally and externally. Doctors literally "sew" the skin together with ind...