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If you have recently had stitches / staples to seal a wound, you can book an appointment at iGP with an experienced practice nurse for removal. All our appointments are carried out in a clinical and regulated private medical practice.
Appointment Information: Suture and staple removal appointments are suitable for patients who have had a recent procedure or injury requiring wound closure. A clinician will assess the wound to ensure it has healed appropriately before carefully removing the sutures or staples using sterile technique. The appointment is typically brief and straightforward, with minimal discomfort. You will also receive advice on ongoing wound care, signs of infection to monitor for, and any further follow-up if required.
Important: Please ensure you have followed your clinicians guidance and your sutures / staples are ready to be removed.
Number of Sutures/Staples: 1-15
£79Time: 20 mins
Appointment Information: Suture and staple removal appointments are suitable for patients who have had a recent procedure or injury requiring wound closure. A clinician will assess the wound to ensure it has healed appropriately before carefully removing the sutures or staples using sterile technique. The appointment is typically brief and straightforward, with minimal discomfort. You will also receive advice on ongoing wound care, signs of infection to monitor for, and any further follow-up if required.
Important: Please ensure you have followed your clinicians guidance and your sutures / staples are ready to be removed.
Number of Sutures/Staples: 16 - 30
£99Time: 30 mins
Appointment Information: Suture and staple removal appointments are suitable for patients who have had a recent procedure or injury requiring wound closure. A clinician will assess the wound to ensure it has healed appropriately before carefully removing the sutures or staples using sterile technique. The appointment is typically brief and straightforward, with minimal discomfort. You will also receive advice on ongoing wound care, signs of infection to monitor for, and any further follow-up if required.
Important: Please ensure you have followed your clinicians guidance and your sutures / staples are ready to be removed.
Number of Sutures/Staples: 30+
£129Time: 40 mins
We want to ensure you have all the information you need before booking your appointment. If you have any questions or would like help with booking, you can contact us on 03456 252 252 or use the online chat feature in the bottom right of your screen. Our team are happy to help.
It is important that the procedure to remove sutures (stitches) or staples is carried out at the correct time. If you have the sutures or staples taken out too soon, the wound might not be healed properly. If you leave them in too long, they can be more difficult to remove and increase the risk of scarring.
Prior to your procedure the sutured wound and surrounding area will be cleaned thoroughly to avoid any risk of infection.
Suture (stitches) Removal - The nurse will carefully remove each of the sutures using forceps and clinical scissors (or scalpel). The sutures will be snipped and carefully pulled from your wound, one by one until all are removed.
During the removal, the nurse will check for infection and provide guidance and treatment if required. After the removal, the nurse will ensure the wound is properly dressed to provide the best possible recovery and minimise scarring.
The procedure can be a little painful as the wound area is often sore or tender.
The removal of the sutures / staples in itself will not leave a scar. However, due to the nature of a sutured / stapled wound, a scar is normally left from the wound itself.
If you cancel your appointment 24 hours before it starts, then you will receive a full refund. However, If you cancel your appointment within the 24 hour period before the appointment is due, then you will be liable to pay the cost of the consultation. If you do need to reschedule please contact us as soon as possible.
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