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      "summary": "Six signs a cut needs sutures: depth over 1/4 inch, gaping edges, bleeding that will not stop, facial location, hand or joint location, jagged edges."
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      "question": "Do I need stitches?",
      "answer": "Signs you need stitches include a cut deeper than 1/4 inch, wound edges that will not stay together, bleeding that continues after 10-15 minutes of direct pressure, jagged edges, or a cut on the face or hand. Call 631-204-8236 for a phone assessment."
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      "question": "Where can I get stitches near me?",
      "answer": "The Stitch Doc sends a board-certified plastic surgeon to meet the patient at the nearest hospital within 60 minutes, with 34+ affiliated hospitals across NY, NJ, CT, Long Island and Westchester. Available 24/7/365 at 631-204-8236."
    },
    {
      "question": "Do you accept my insurance?",
      "answer": "Yes. All major insurance is accepted, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Medicare, Medicaid, Oxford, Empire and EmblemHealth. Insurance is verified by phone in about 60 seconds. Coverage is subject to medical necessity and individual plan determination."
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    {
      "question": "How fast does the surgeon arrive?",
      "answer": "A board-certified plastic surgeon meets the patient at the hospital within 60 minutes of the call, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year."
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    {
      "question": "Why choose a plastic surgeon for stitches instead of an ER doctor?",
      "answer": "Plastic surgeons use layered closure, fine sutures and precise tension alignment that minimize scarring, while ER physicians generally prioritize speed over cosmetic outcome. For facial lacerations or any visible wound, a plastic surgeon typically produces a better cosmetic result."
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    {
      "question": "How long can I wait before getting stitches?",
      "answer": "Most wounds should be closed within 6-8 hours of injury, and facial wounds are more time-sensitive. Waiting longer increases infection risk and can worsen scarring."
    },
    {
      "question": "Do I need stitches if my cut is deep?",
      "answer": "Yes - cuts deeper than 1/4 inch typically need stitches. Other signs include wound edges that will not stay together, bleeding that continues after 10-15 minutes of direct pressure, visible fat or tissue, jagged or irregular edges, or a cut on the face, hand or over a joint. When in doubt, have a professional assess it.",
      "source": "https://thestitchdoc.com/blog/do-i-need-stitches-guide"
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      "question": "What should I do right now if I have a deep cut that won't stop bleeding?",
      "answer": "Apply firm, direct pressure with a clean cloth or gauze and do not remove it - add more on top if it soaks through. Elevate the injured area above heart level if possible. Then call 631-204-8236, where insurance is verified in about 60 seconds and a board-certified plastic surgeon is dispatched to meet you at the nearest affiliated hospital within 60 minutes. Do not apply hydrogen peroxide or iodine, which damage tissue and impair healing.",
      "source": "https://thestitchdoc.com/blog/do-i-need-stitches-guide"
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      "question": "How quickly should a facial cut be treated to prevent scarring?",
      "answer": "Facial lacerations should ideally be closed within 6-8 hours of injury, and they are more time-sensitive than wounds elsewhere on the body. The Stitch Doc dispatches a board-certified plastic surgeon to meet the patient at the hospital within 60 minutes of the call, so expert closure happens inside that window rather than after a long ER wait. Call 631-204-8236.",
      "source": "https://thestitchdoc.com/blog/facial-cuts-why-plastic-surgeon-matters"
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    {
      "question": "Why should a plastic surgeon close a facial cut instead of an ER doctor?",
      "answer": "Facial skin is thinner, highly vascular and full of precise anatomic landmarks such as the lip border, eyebrow line and eyelid margin, and it is in constant motion. Plastic surgeons use layered closure, fine 5-0 and 6-0 monofilament sutures, exact landmark alignment, eversion technique and minimal wound tension - all aimed at minimizing a visible scar. ER physicians are trained to stabilize and close quickly, not to optimize cosmetic outcome.",
      "source": "https://thestitchdoc.com/blog/facial-cuts-why-plastic-surgeon-matters"
    },
    {
      "question": "How do I prevent scars after getting stitches?",
      "answer": "Scar prevention starts with expert closure by a board-certified plastic surgeon. In the first two weeks keep the wound moist with a thin layer of petroleum jelly under a non-stick dressing, avoid sun exposure, do not pick scabs, and remove sutures on schedule (face 5-7 days, body 10-14 days). From about two weeks after closure, apply silicone gel twice daily or wear silicone sheets 12+ hours a day, use SPF 50+ on any scar exposed to sun, massage the scar for 5 minutes twice daily once fully healed, and avoid smoking for at least 6 weeks. Continue silicone treatment for 3-6 months.",
      "source": "https://thestitchdoc.com/blog/how-to-prevent-scars-after-a-cut"
    },
    {
      "question": "Does silicone gel really help prevent scars after a cut?",
      "answer": "Yes. Silicone gel and silicone sheets are the most evidence-based scar treatments available. Start applying silicone gel twice daily at about 2 weeks post-closure, or wear silicone sheets for 12 or more hours per day, and continue for 3-6 months for the best result.",
      "source": "https://thestitchdoc.com/blog/how-to-prevent-scars-after-a-cut"
    },
    {
      "question": "How long does it take for a scar to fully heal after stitches?",
      "answer": "Scars continue to mature and improve for 12-18 months after injury, with the most active remodeling in the first 3-6 months. With proper aftercare - silicone, sun protection and scar massage - most scars become significantly less visible over that period. If a scar is still raised or prominent after about 3 months, options include steroid injections, laser resurfacing, microneedling or surgical scar revision.",
      "source": "https://thestitchdoc.com/blog/how-to-prevent-scars-after-a-cut"
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    "clinicalCare": "Clinical care is provided exclusively by licensed, board-certified physicians practicing through Town Surgery NY PLLC and other independent professional entities.",
    "disclaimer": "Town Group Management LLC does not provide medical services. Insurance coverage is subject to medical necessity and individual plan determination. Information on this website is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.",
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