It is generally safe to wait for stitches to fall out on their own, but it is important to follow any instructions given by your medical provider. If you have a follow-up appointment scheduled, you can ask your doctor if it is okay to keep the stitches until then. If you need to begin rehabilitation treatments, they may need to be removed even if they have not fallen out by then.
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