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How deep does a cut need to be before you need to get stitches?
Littygirl
I would say to the fat tissue at least for stitches. If it is any shallower it can be closed with glue or steri strips.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoIt depends on how deep and bad the cut it is the cut has to penetrate skin and if it is bleeding alot and a bandaid wont help at all or anything like that then it will need stitches
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I have a really deep cut but its small and it's on my finger when it gets pressure on it it bleeds a lot Do I need stitches?
crazy glue it
Your dad cut his finger really deep on the cabinet should he get stitches?
Most cuts will not need any sort of treatment, but will need to be cleaned. If your dad's finger is quite deep, I would take him by the emergency to get check out.
How deep does a cut have to be to leave a scar?
Only a few millimeters like between, 2 to 5mm deep, not too deep. (Obviously if it's deeper than that you will need stitches and it will almost always scar then) Any cut will scar if you pick at it though
What do you do when you get a cut and you don't have a first aid kit?
Your brain. Your hands. And useful items that are available.
What to do when you have cut your finger very deep blood pouring out When it happened the day before?
If it is seriously bad you can still go to the doctor to get stitches they will recut it open and stitch it up
How long do stitches need to be left in on the hand?
depending on the cut
Do you have to go to doctor if you cut your hand from broken glass?
Yes, if the cut is deep enough to require stitches, or you think there may be a developing infection.
A deep cut or wound on the body?
A deep cut according to the medical industry is generally defined as one requiring suturing. Traditional stitches, staples, or liquid stitches may be used to close the wound until it can heal together on its own.
What do they use to make a cut numb before they put in stitches?
A sort of novacaine
What happens if you have a cut on your eyebrows and it's bleeding?
You either need stitches or you need to use a butterfly bandage
What happens if stitches don't dissolve?
Sometimes the dissolvable stitches takes longer to dissolve. If it is external and accessible, just cut it and remove it. Deep sutures can be left and will eventually dissolve. If it causes recurrent problems with infection, the wound can be explored and stitches removed.
Can you have an serious infection and not feel pain Such as stitches turning black on a deep cut in a finger?
Generally, an infection causes swelling and eventually deterioration of tissue, both of these cause pain. Some stitches are black, depending on the type sutures the doctor uses. Hoever, if you have received stitches that were NOT black suturing material you should call the doctor's off and talk to them. You may need a followup appointment prior to the stitches being removed.
