Whether a wound can heal without stitches depends on the situation. If the wound is small, shallow and has neat edges, it can heal without stitches; if the wound is large, deep and has uneven edges, it cannot heal well without stitches.
If the wound is small, shallow, and the edges of the wound can be aligned without treatment, then pay attention to keep the wound clean and it can heal without stitches; while larger, longer, deeper wounds where the edges of the incision cannot be aligned on their own need stitches to heal.
With stitches, the layers of the skin fit together, healing is faster, less scar tissue is produced, there is less risk of infection, and the wound recovers better and more aesthetically pleasing.
Without stitches, the skin and subcutaneous tissues on both sides of the wound do not fit together well, resulting in tissue necrosis, which makes the wound difficult to heal for a long period of time and may lead to wound infection and the formation of irregular scar tissue, which affects the aesthetics of the wound after healing.
For larger wounds, it is recommended that patients consult a regular hospital in a timely manner and follow the doctor’s instructions to receive professional treatment.