The general technique of placing stitches is simple. The wound is cleaned with water and peroxide. Betadine, an antiseptic solution, is used to cleanse the area around the wound. Several stitches may be needed to accomplish this. Once the wound is closed, a bandage is initially applied to the wound.
Surgical staples are also useful for closing many types of wounds.
Staples have the advantage of being quicker, more economical, and causing fewer infections than stitches. Disadvantages of staples are permanent scars if used inappropriately and imperfect aligning of the wound edges, which can lead to improper healing. Staples are used on scalp lacerations and commonly used to close surgical wounds . Skin closure tapes , also known as adhesive strips , have recently gained popularity. The advantages of skin closure tapes are plenty.