Stitches have a line to forget not to worry too much, late removal of stitches 1 to 2 weeks generally does not have much effect. If the time is longer may lead to infection, this situation should be dealt with in the hospital as soon as possible. 1. If the treatment uses absorbable thread, long time without removing the thread, generally no obvious perverse reactions and other manifestations, most of this situation can be self-absorbed; if the signs of infection, such as local redness, swelling, fever and other manifestations, should go to the hospital in a timely manner to anti-inflammatory sterilization, the removal of the remaining stitches processing. 2. If the treatment is non-absorbable thread, not removed for a long time, the patient can produce obvious metamorphosis, such as local itching, redness, swelling, secretion discharge, etc., it is recommended to go to the hospital as soon as possible to remove the stitches and anti-inflammatory treatment, generally 2 to 3 days to recover. In short, if you find that you forget to remove the thread, you should go to the hospital in time and cooperate with the doctor to do the next step of treatment.