How a laceration is closed determines the scar you live with. Our physicians repair lacerations with technique matched to the location — fine sutures on the face, layered repair over joints — so the wound heals strong and looks right.
Symptoms to watch for
- Skin split open by a cut or tear
- Continued bleeding
- Visible tissue beneath the skin
- Pain and swelling around the wound
- Reduced movement near the injury
Come to the ER immediately if
- Lacerations on the face or across a joint
- Wounds longer than half an inch or with separated edges
- Bleeding that soaks through a dressing
- Any loss of sensation or movement
How we treat skin lacerations
Local anesthetic, meticulous cleaning, layered closure where needed, sterile dressing, tetanus update, and clear instructions for suture removal and scar care.
This page is general health information, not medical advice. If you believe you are having a life-threatening emergency, call 911.