Wound care
Socorro Medical Clinic safely removes non-absorbable skin sutures once a wound has healed enough, whether they were placed here or elsewhere. This visit is for patients whose sutures were placed roughly 5–14 days earlier — sooner for facial wounds, later for extremities or joints — and whose wound appears adequately healed. We serve patients in Socorro, El Paso, Horizon City, and the surrounding area.
About this service
Know what the visit covers, who it is designed for, and how to arrive prepared.
A wound inspection for healing and signs of infection, cleaning of the area, and gentle cutting and extraction of each suture — often alternating ones first. We may apply adhesive strips or a dressing for support afterward, along with aftercare instructions.
Patients who had sutures placed, often 5–14 days earlier depending on location, whose wound is adequately healed. Signs of infection, dehiscence, or poor healing may delay removal or require further care first.
Bring records from the physician who placed your sutures. Do not attempt to remove them yourself. An appointment is strongly recommended; walk-ins are accepted depending on availability but are seen after scheduled patients.
Helpful answers
Common questions patients ask before scheduling this visit.
Still have a question? Call our team →It depends on where they are and typically ranges from 5–14 days after placement — facial sutures are usually removed earlier, while sutures over extremities or joints stay in longer. Our provider confirms your wound is healed enough before removing them.
Records from the physician or provider who placed your sutures, so we know what was used and when.
No — self-removal is not advised. If your wound looks infected, is coming apart, or isn't healing well, removal may need to be delayed or you may need further care first.
The visit is usually brief and typically causes only mild tugging or discomfort as each suture is gently cut and removed, often alternating sutures first.
We may apply adhesive strips or a dressing for extra support, along with aftercare instructions for the area.
An appointment is strongly recommended. Walk-ins are accepted depending on availability, but scheduled patients are seen first.
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