Regular Member donp Posted January 7, 2012 Regular Member Share Posted January 7, 2012 (edited) I happen to have some aversion for needles and pain ... so I prep properly: - how much pain you feel during suture removal? - at 2 weeks removal, is there a risk that skin might have formed over the suture threads? - any tips one can use to minimize pain during/before removal procedure? Also when I sleep to my side, there are some knots of suture thread (attached pic), that does hurt me, is that normal? (i mean they wont be piercing into scalp and scarring it right!) Edited January 7, 2012 by donp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Jjjj Posted January 7, 2012 Regular Member Share Posted January 7, 2012 Experienced no pain or discomfort Applied the anti biotic each day for 10 days Washed area each day Day of removal applied antibiotic night before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member NEWHAIRPLEASE Posted January 7, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted January 7, 2012 Shouldn't be much pain at all!! Newhairplease!! Dr Rahal in January 19, 2012:) 4808 FUT grafts- 941 singles, 2809 doubles, 1031 triples, 27 quads My Hairloss Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member TakingThePlunge Posted January 7, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted January 7, 2012 Just a little tugging and minor discomfort. It's over before you know it! David - Former Forum Co-Moderator and Editorial Assistant I am not a medical professional. All opinions are my own and my advice should not constitute as medical advice. View my Hair Loss Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member StaggerLee123 Posted January 7, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted January 7, 2012 The suture removal was the worst part for me, not to blow smoke up your rear. I understand staples are a bit easier coming out. It hurt a bit more than mild discomfort. I would call your doc and see what you can do to prepare for it, maybe soaking the wound or applying a mild anesthetic cream or something. Give him or her a call. I did none of those as I was told it was a piece of cake. I doubt any skin would grow over the sutures but if it did the suture will slide out. Don't get me wrong it was toture or anything but for me it wasn't pleasant either. The bright side is that is over fairly quickly! A shot of Jack Daniels wouldn't be a bad idea. If you are really worried about it you could always take a xanax or valium to calm down and relax you, again discuss this with your doc! Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member StaggerLee123 Posted January 7, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted January 7, 2012 Lol sorry meant to say "it WASN'T torture or anything..." It's over quickly don't worry too much. Ok I'm gonna be quiet now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member donp Posted January 7, 2012 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 7, 2012 Thanks for the helpful info. How about the suture knots as you see in pic attached ... I have still few days left before sutures go away and I am having trouble sleeping due to them ... they pinch in the head as I turn during sleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member StaggerLee123 Posted January 7, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted January 7, 2012 At this point you have to tough it out or sleep in a recliner with one of those travel doughnuts around your neck so you're not rolling around on the sutures. Take an ambien if you can get one, you will sleep like a rock and not move an inch. Don't psyche yourself out about the suture removal, at worst it will be a few minutes of slight pain and best it will be a walk in the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member orlhair1 Posted January 7, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted January 7, 2012 I had staples and it was a little uncomfortable, but pretty much a non-event in the big scheme of things.......I was just happy to get them out. Surgery - Dr. Ron Shapiro FUT 6/14/11 - 3048 grafts Surgery - Dr. Ron Shapiro FUE 1/28/13 & 1/29/13 - 1513 grafts http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/orlhair1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Raymond Konior Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Patients with highly sensitive skin can purchase LMX topical anesthetic cream and apply it over the suture line 30-45 minutes prior to the suture removal. I prefer that the area be cleaned prior to application so as to facilitate absorption into the local skin region. This cream will numb the superficial skin and make the removal process more comfortable. Dr. Ray Konior is a highly esteemed member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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