Laceration Repair Side Effects and Warnings

Possible Complications

If you have a laceration repair, your doctor will review a list of possible complications, which may include:

• Infection
• Bleeding
• Noticeable scarring
• Poor wound closure
• Allergic reaction to anesthetic

Call Your Doctor

After arriving home, contact your doctor if any of the following occurs:

• Wound reopens
• Redness, warmth, swelling, drainage or excessive bleeding occurs at the wound site.
• Signs of infection, including fever, chills, or red streaks tracking up arm or leg
• Any other concerns

In case of an emergency, CALL 911.