21/12/2025
“Can’t we just glue it, Doctor?” 🥺🩹
As a pediatric surgeon, this is one of the most common requests I get from anxious parents whose child has a cut on their face.
I get it. No parent wants their child to get stitches. Glue seems faster, easier, and less scary.
But when it comes to your child’s face, we have to look beyond convenience and focus on the long-term cosmetic result.
Here is the truth about tissue glue and Steri-Strips for deep facial cuts:
They are great for tiny surface scratches. But for deeper wounds on the face—where muscles are constantly moving when your child smiles or cries—they often fail.
Why Glue Fails Deep Cuts:
💧 Limited Strength: They only hold the very top layer of skin together.
🥩 No Deep Support: They cannot hold the deeper tissues or muscles underneath. If these aren't secured, tension pulls the wound apart from the inside.
↔️ The Result = Wider Scars: Without deep support, the wound edges separate over time, leading to a wider, more noticeable scar.
While stitches might seem scary in the moment, they allow us to align the tissues precisely, ensuring the narrowest, finest possible line.
Choose the best long-term result for your child's face.
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👨⚕️ Dr. Koushik
Pediatric Surgeon & Pediatric Urologist
📍 Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road | Manipal Clinic Yamare
📞 8217553785
🌐 drkoushikpedsurgeon.com
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