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Title: What would happen if you didn't get stitches? Written by: duddy on Mar 8, 2013 I have a big scar on my leg from when I was a kid. I often wonder what would have happened if we let it heal on its own without using stitches. Here's what happens when you do get stitches: (https://biology-forums.com/gallery/47/4_08_03_13_11_51_53_114312325.jpeg) (https://biology-forums.com/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=11432) Here's what happens without stitches: (https://biology-forums.com/gallery/47/4_08_03_13_11_51_52_110861729.jpeg) (https://biology-forums.com/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=11431) And finally, this scenario often leads to contamination. In this case, you'd get this: (https://biology-forums.com/gallery/47/4_08_03_13_11_51_53_114321394.jpeg) (https://biology-forums.com/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=11433) Comments: Worst place to get stitches is on a joint, makes it impossible heal because you're always moving the joint. Written by: loginforme on May 13, 2015 I think anyone whose gotten stitches in the past can relate to this... very interesting post! Written by: bio_man on Mar 15, 2013 |