 [ Symptoms ] how long should stitches and staples stay in they were put in at er was released with no instructions [ Disease ] it depends on their location and the type of laceration a facial laceration staples should not be used here repaired with sutures should be removed in about five days but if they are in a place of tension it may be longer a scalp laceration with staples can will be 7 10 days again depending on the sizedepth of the wound feet or abdominal lacerations may require sutures to remain in place of ten days so call the er for patient specific instructions