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Post/Op - Stiches Removed

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Howard Rosenberg, MD - Cosmetic Surgery

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Questions in the Cosmetic Surgery forum are answered by Dr. Howard Rosenberg. Topics include bariatric surgery reconstruction, breast augmentation, chemical peels, cosmetic or reconstructive surgery, face lift, nose reconstruction, and tummy tucks.

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Post/Op - Stiches Removed

by Shane850, May 13, 2008 07:47PM

I just had stiches removed from my face ( I had a squamous-cell removed- everything is fine )...I was wondering when I can start jogging again...I want to make sure I do not affect the healing process- Thank you

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by Howard Rosenberg, MD

, May 15, 2008 10:18AM

I doubt that jogging will be a problem. The risk is tension across the wound that would result in a wound separation.

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