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Most of the time, stitches are removed: 1  From the face in 4 to 5 days. 2  From the hands and arms in 5 to 10 days. 3  From the feet, legs, chest, abdomen, and back in 7 to 14 days. 4  Over a joint in 7 to 14 days.
If the incision has a lot of tension (is very tight), some surgeons will leave the sutures in longer. However, 12 days for suture removal may be a little long and runs the risk of leaving suture marks or railroad track scars. You should call your surgeon's office to have your concerns addressed.