When may a wound require suturing?
- The wound edges are separated and do not come together on their own.
- A deep cut involving deeper layers of tissue.
- A laceration with irregular edges that cannot be properly aligned without suturing.
- A wound after an injury to the hand or fingers when the integrity of the tissues needs to be restored.
- A cut near a joint, where constant movement may cause the wound edges to separate again.
- A facial injury, where precise alignment of the wound edges is important.
- A wound with active bleeding, after which the surgeon assesses whether further closure is required.
- Separation of the wound edges after surgery or trauma, if the surgeon considers re-closure appropriate.
Booking wound suturing and follow-up care
From wound assessment to monitoring the healing process
Before closing a wound, the surgeon assesses its depth, the condition of the wound edges and surrounding tissues, the degree of contamination, and the time that has passed since the injury. In some cases, primary surgical wound treatment may be required before suturing to clean the affected area and remove contamination or non-viable tissue.
After suturing, proper follow-up care is essential. Depending on the location and nature of the wound, wound dressing changes, follow-up examinations, and suture removal at the time determined by the surgeon may be required. It is important not to change the recommended care plan or remove sutures prematurely, even if the wound appears to have healed.
If pain, redness, or swelling increases after suturing, if discharge appears, the skin around the wound becomes warmer, or the wound edges begin to separate, a follow-up consultation with a surgeon is recommended. The surgeon can reassess the wound, adjust the treatment plan, and determine whether additional care is needed.
At Doctor Sam, you can seek medical attention for both a fresh injury and follow-up care for an already sutured wound. If you are unsure whether your wound requires stitches, you can book a consultation with a surgeon, who will determine the appropriate scope of treatment after an examination.
Doctor Sam is located in Kyiv at 1 Kiltseva Road, Respublika Park Shopping Mall, near Teremky Metro Station. If your wound needs to be assessed, don’t delay the examination – call +380 97 312 92 91 and book a consultation with a surgeon.
