Suture removal — The timing of suture removal varies with the anatomic site:

? Eyelids – Three days
? Neck – Three to four days
? Face – Five days
? Scalp – Seven to 14 days
? Trunk and upper extremities – Seven days
? Lower extremities – Eight to 10 days


Follow-up visits — Most clean wounds do not need to be seen by a physician until suture removal,
unless signs of infection develop. Highly contaminated wounds should be seen for follow-up in 48 to 72
hours. It is imperative that clear discharge instructions are given to every patient regarding signs of wound
infection.