Prognosis

Most wounds heal just fine if given proper care.

• Overall, the infection rate is 6.5%. Redness around the wound, a red line extending toward the body from the wound, or yellowish drainage from the wound are signs of infection and require immediate re-evaluation by a doctor.
  
  
• Keeping the sutures clean and avoiding the formation of a scab over them aid in a good cosmetic result. A dilute peroxide solution or plain water may be used. It is all right to wash a sutured wound after 48 hours, but it should not be soaked.
  
  
• Antibiotics are not necessary in most cases.