After a careful examination and evaluation, the wound will be cleaned.
The area will then be numbed with a local anesthetic. This will allow a deeper examination of the wound as well as repair without any further discomfort. You may feel pressure, but no pain.
If the wound requires stitches, it will be cleansed with an antiseptic solution, and sterile towels or drapes placed over the area.
The doctor will wear sterile gloves and put in the stitches to bring the wound edges together.
Once this has been accomplished, the area will be washed off once again and a sterile bandage applied.
