Depending on the treated area, Dr. Kjar may use either internal or external sutures. Most internal sutures dissolve and require no further attention. External incisions will require non dissolvable sutures that can be removed easily within 5 to 14 days.

No. In cases involving young children, we make use of absorbable stitches that do not have to be removed.

Stitches are usually dissolvable and will not require removal. Sometimes the ends of the stitches or knots require removal.

Answer: Insurance typically does not cover the cost of blepharoplasty procedures performed solely for cosmetic purposes. However, some degree of coverage may be available when blepharoplasty is used to treat visual impairment caused by excess skin of the upper eyelids. Patients should be sure to check with their own insurance carrier.

No. Most all the varicose vein procedure requires only small openings which do not require any stitches.

It is recommended that you wait until the stitches are removed. If staples are used, then the spray can be applied before they are removed.

middot; A: Selective removal of the stitches starts around the eighth day and continues for the following days. The time required for complete removal rarely exceeds 2 weeks.

Stitches are usually removed within about three to five days after the blepharoplasty procedure, though self-absorbing stitches, if used, will dissolve on their own.

Neck lifts are typically considered cosmetic procedures and, as such, are usually not covered by insurance.

Half of the stitches or staples are normally removed after 14 days. The remaining half is removed after 16 days. Depending on the individual patient, one can decide to remove the staples later on. Staples are removed with a special device. In case of an intracutaneous suture, one only has to cut off one end of the suture. It is not the purpose to remove the complete suture because it is resorbable.

Absorbable stitches are put in below the skin (subcuticular) in a continuous manner. They need not be removed, but get absorbed in the body.

Usually not. The stitches are made of a special material that does not require removal. Occasionally after your eye has healed, a stitch may become loose and produce a slight irritation of the eye. It can then be easily and painlessly removed in your doctor's office. Sometimes, a few weeks after surgery, your surgeon may cut some stitches to give the eye a better shape. This, too, is completely painless and is done in your doctor's office.

This depends on what type of suture was used to close the incision. Non-absorbable sutures or staples are typically removed 7-14 days after surgery. Absorbable sutures are placed beneath the skin and do not require removal.

Though absorbable sutures which dissolve on their own are often used, any traditional sutures used are typically removed within one to two weeks after surgery.

Patients may expect to have some swelling and bruising for as little as one to two weeks. Patients sometimes experience dryness, itching or burning of the eyes, excessive production of tears, a sensitivity to bright light, or blurred or double vision. Dr. Clevens uses dissolving stitches that vanish a few days after your procedure. Dr. Clevens and his staff are devoted to delivering the best aftercare and aid you in the speediest and most comfortable recovery possible.