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Stitches is an old traditional method. Though, there are several options available such as adhesives (such as Dermabond), stitches, and staples. However, Dermabond is an adhesive and isn't for everybody. Some people may have allergies to adhesives, so they will have options such as stitches and staples. I've had plenty of stitches myself. I am told doctors prefer staples over stitches, because it makes easy for doctors to do work quicker. Doctors don't like to do stitches, because it takes time to practice their stitches skills. Doctors have responsibilities to peruse a wound first, before they make decisions to use one of the methods appropriately to close a wound, or otherwise it may lead to infection.
My 2-year-old nephew had a Dermabond on his nose. Stitches wasn't necessary for him due to a small wound. I can see his tiny scar clearly.
My father had one of his major surgeries. It is not the first time he had staples before. A doctor had to cut open his stomach from left side to right side to install a metal tube inside the tube that connected to the liver. After he was done with it, he stapled it all the way from left side to right side. No doctor wants to stitch it all the way because it would take forever to finish it up. Years later, the scars can be visible and it looks nice better than stitches.
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