Wound Suturing in Windhoek

About this service

Wound suturing in Windhoek at Eastgate Clinic closes a cut or laceration with stitches, with or without local anaesthetic depending on the wound and your comfort. Prompt, careful closure helps a wound heal cleanly and reduces the risk of infection or a larger scar. Your doctor will clean and examine the wound in our rooms before deciding on the best way to close it, and will advise on how to care for it while it heals.

Whether the injury happened at home, at work, or during sport, getting a cut properly assessed and stitched matters for how well it heals. Contact us as soon as possible after an injury for the best result.

What to expect

• The wound is washed out and checked for dirt, glass or damage to deeper structures
• Local anaesthetic is injected if the wound is deep or in a sensitive area
• The edges are lined up and closed with the stitch type suited to the site
• Your tetanus cover is checked and a booster given if needed
• You are told how to keep the wound clean and when to come back to have the stitches out

Who is it for?

You may be advised to have this if you are dealing with:

• A fresh cut or laceration from an accident or injury
• A wound that is gaping open or bleeding
• An injury at home, work, or during sport needing closure
• A previous wound that has not healed well
• Needing stitches removed after treatment elsewhere

Frequently asked questions