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Cuts, Scrapes & Lacerations

Cuts that gape, keep bleeding or are deep may need stitches, staples or skin glue — ideally within a few hours. We also clean out scrapes and puncture wounds and remove splinters and glass.

  • Walk-in or book

What is cuts, scrapes & lacerations?

Cuts that gape, keep bleeding or are deep may need stitches, staples or skin glue — ideally within a few hours. We also clean out scrapes and puncture wounds and remove splinters and glass.

Common symptoms

  • A cut with edges that separate
  • Bleeding that slows but keeps restarting
  • Deep puncture or embedded object
  • Scrape with dirt or gravel in it

How we treat it at AfterOurs

Wound cleaning and exploration, numbing, closure with sutures, staples or glue, removal of foreign bodies, tetanus update, and guidance on follow-up and suture removal.

When to come in

Come in the same day if symptoms are new, getting worse, or you need testing, a prescription or a note for work or school.

What to expect at your visit

  1. Step 1

    Check in

    Walk in, or book online to hold your place and skip the wait.

  2. Step 2

    See a provider

    A clinician examines you and runs any on-site tests you need.

  3. Step 3

    Leave with a plan

    Treatment, prescriptions sent to your pharmacy, and a visit summary.

Ready to feel better? We're open late.

Book online to hold your place, or just walk in.