WHAT IS LACERATION REPAIR?
Laceration Repair in Novi, MI
A laceration repair is used to close a gap in soft tissue due to a cut or other injury. The method of repair depends on the location, size, and severity of the cut or wound. A laceration repair might include sutures, adhesives, staples, and steri-strips to close the skin.
โ ๏ธ SIGNS YOU NEED LACERATION REPAIR
โ Exposed deep layers of tissue (fat, muscle, or bone)
โ Bleeding that does not stop after 10โ15 minutes of applied pressure
โ A cut or wound in a sensitive area (face, hands, joints)
๐ฉน METHODS WE USE
โ Liquid adhesives such as skin glue
โ Adhesive strips and steri-strips
โ Staples
โ Stitches (sutures)
โ The right method chosen based on location, size, and severity
๐ RECOVERY
What happens after laceration repair
The goal of laceration repair is to stop bleeding, avoid infection, and restore the function of the tissue involved. After the repair is complete, your provider will go through thorough instructions on wound care and follow-up. A second appointment may be required to remove stitches.
Stop bleeding
Avoid infection
Restore tissue function
Written wound care instructions
Follow-up if stitch removal needed