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Sutured wounds typically have enough strength for sutures to come out at the times above (5 to 14 days depending on location). Full tissue remodeling and final scar appearance, however, continues for 6 to 12 months. To get the best cosmetic result we recommend keeping a healed scar protected from the sun for at least 6 months and using daily sunscreen on it.
This question comes up frequently for patients researching suturing & wound care at Good Health NC in Knightdale, NC.