Wash your hands thoroughly
Gather clean tweezers, small scissors, antiseptic, and gauze
Clean the area gently with antiseptic
Use tweezers to lift one knot of the suture
Cut the suture close to the skin on one side of the knot
Pull the loosened thread out gently with tweezers
Remove each stitch one at a time
Stop if the wound opens, bleeds, or looks infected
Apply antiseptic after removal
Cover the area with a clean bandage if needed
Seek medical help if you are unsure or if the sutures are deep, on the face, or over a joint