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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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If suture marks are to be avoided, skin sutures should be removed by -
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The correct answer is  • Suture marks may be minimised by using monofilament sutures that are removed early (3–5 days).
• Sutures inserted under tension will leave marks.
• The wound can be strengthened post suture removal by the use of sticky strips.
• Fine sutures (6/0 or smaller) placed close to the wound margins tend to leave less scarring.
• Subcuticular suturing avoids suture marks either side of the wound or incision.