When Does a Cut Need Stitches? A Vancleave Walk-In Guide
Most small cuts heal fine on their own, but a cut needs stitches when it’s deep enough to gape open, won’t stop bleeding after 10 to 15 minutes of steady pressure, sits over a joint, or slices somewhere delicate like the face, hand, or eyelid. Getting it closed within the
August 13, 2026
