it depends on the location of the laceration and size and complexity of the repair but generally i like to take out the skin sutures in five days if the wound is healing well not infected and the laceration is not in a spot that is under "tension". they can remain in longer but scaring potential increases so many clinicians will remove them at five days and reinforece the wound repair with steri-strips (special adhesive strips) for some additional healing time.
how long should sutures remain in face