Proced: Sutures

Procedure: Sutures
-Scalp 3-0 or 4-0 nylon or polypropylene
-Pinna 5-0 vicryl/dexon in perichondrium
-Eyebrow 4-0 or 5-0 vicryl (sq), 6-0 nylon
-Eyelid 6-0 nylon
-Lip 4-0 vicryl (mucosa) 5-0 vicryl (sq or muscle), 6-0 nylon (skin)
-Oral cavity 4-0 vicryl
-Face 6-0 nylon (skin) 5-0 vicrl (sq)
-Trunk 4-0 vicryl (sq,fat) 4-0 or 5-0 nylon (skin)
-Extremity 3-0 or 4-0 vinyl (sq, fat, muscle) 4-0 or 5-0 nylon (skin)
-Hands and feet 4-0 or 5-0 nylon
-Nail bed 5-0 vicryl

Suture removal:
Face, eylid, ear, nose 3-5 days
Neck 5-7
Scalp, trunk 7-12
Arm, hand 8-12
Leg, foot, extensor surface of joints 10-14