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Will Infected Stitches On Lip Take Longer Time To Heal?
hi I had stitches on my top left lip also loss my tooth that one that is located beneath my lip wound I had the Stiches for 6 day today I went to the doctor yesterday he said a part got infected n prescribed me antibiotic this means that is gonna take longer fo my lip to heal n I can't go to the dentist yet
Fri, 17 Oct 2014
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Normally it takes anywhere from 2-6 weeks, depending on the sutures that were used. For dissolve-able stitches it take around 2-3 for it to be fully closed. Your best bet is to ask your doctor because size of the scar could prolong recovery.
Normally it takes anywhere from 2-6 weeks, depending on the sutures that were used. For dissolve-able stitches it take around 2-3 for it to be fully closed. Your best bet is to ask your doctor because size of the scar could prolong recovery.
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