In cleft lip operation all the stitches are removed on
2nd day
4th day
7th day
10th day
Guidelines for removal of suture by Area Body regions Removal (days) Body regions Removal (in days) Eyelid 3-4 Chest, abdomen 8-10 Eyebrow 3-5 Ear 10-14 Nose 3-5 Back 12 - 14 Lip 3-4 Extremities 12-14 Face(other) 3-4 Hand 10-14 Scalp 6-8 Foot, Sole 12-14 Ref: Sabiston 18th edition Pgno : 2134
Head and neck