Some small cuts can be closed with medical skin adhesive instead of stitches. Our providers evaluate the wound and choose the safest closure method.
SKIN GLUE FOR CUTS IN NOVI, MI
Medical skin glue may be appropriate for small, clean, straight cuts in low-tension areas. It is not the same as household superglue. Our providers clean the wound, check depth and location, and determine whether glue, stitches, Steri-Strips, or referral is safest.
🩹 MAY BE USED FOR
→ Small straight cuts
→ Low-tension areas
→ Clean wound edges
→ Certain facial or scalp cuts
→ Children who may not tolerate stitches
⚕️ HOW WE HELP
✓ Wound cleaning and inspection
✓ Determine depth and closure needs
✓ Apply medical adhesive when appropriate
✓ Review tetanus status
✓ Give wound care instructions
✓ Refer when complex repair is needed
🚨 GO TO ER IF:
→ Deep gaping wounds with heavy bleeding
→ Bites or contaminated wounds
→ Cuts over joints under tension
→ Wounds involving tendon, nerve, or eye area
COMMON QUESTIONS
Where can I get a cut glued in Novi?
PrimeCare Urgent Care offers medical skin adhesive for appropriate cuts at 39555 W. Ten Mile Road, Suite 301, Novi, MI. Walk-ins are welcome.
Is medical skin glue the same as household superglue?
No. Medical skin adhesive is designed for wound closure. Do not use household superglue on a cut.
When is skin glue not appropriate?
Glue may not be safe for deep, dirty, infected, bite-related, high-tension, or heavily bleeding wounds.
How long does medical skin glue stay on?
It usually peels off on its own as the wound heals. Do not pick at it, and follow the wound care instructions given at your visit.
PRIMECARE URGENT CARE
Located at 39555 W. Ten Mile Road, Suite 301, Novi, MI 48375. We care for adults and children with many common urgent care needs.
