Can you remove stitches from a wound yourself?

Wound suture removal is not allowed to remove by yourself, you need to have a professional doctor to remove the suture. Wound suture removal should be in a sterile environment and be done by a professional doctor. Removing the suture by yourself does not ensure hygiene and is also prone to cause localized wound dehiscence, leading to wound infection and aggravation of the condition. When the patient goes to the hospital to remove the stitches, the doctor will determine whether the wound is completely healed and whether there is pus and infection. If the wound has healed and is not infected, the doctor will use a disinfected suture removal tool to remove the suture; if the wound is infected or poorly healed, the wound needs to be sterilized and treated with a new medication, and the removal of the suture will be delayed. It is recommended that patients should have their stitches removed under the guidance of a doctor to avoid accidents.