Signs of infection at suture site include:
Traumatic wound or break in the skin can be closed with different sutures but most common used suture is nylon based. Sutures usually used for skin lacerations are non-absorbable and are usually removed in 7 to 10 days depending on the site of the laceration and mobility of the site. Cuts and wounds on the face where the skin is thinner for example will be removed sooner than sutures placed on places that incur more movement or have thicker skin.
Our doctors will place a dressing or adhesive bandage to the area as well as instruct you to place ointments with healing and anti-septic properties.
Some lacerations require oral antibiotics vs antibiotic ointments. Human or animal bite cuts and wounds are more likely to become infected and require oral antibiotics. Our doctors may also require a tetanus vaccine if you have not recently had one or the object in which the cut occurred from was rusty or metal based.
House Call Doctor Laceration Repair
Are house call doctors, plastic surgeons or vascular surgeons are as well equipped to evaluate and repair your laceration at your home, hotel or desired location. We are currently providing sutures of cuts, wounds, and repair in the greater Los Angeles area.