Laceration Closure (Sutures, Staples, Strips) at Reddy Urgent Care
Walk in for same-day laceration closure — sutures, staples, or strips available.
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Lacerations that are deep, won’t stop bleeding, or have gaping edges need professional closure to heal correctly and prevent infection. At Reddy Urgent Care, we clean and close wounds the same day using sutures, staples, or adhesive strips depending on the wound.
Symptoms We Treat
- Deep cut or laceration
- Cut that won’t stop bleeding after 10–15 minutes of pressure
- Wound with gaping or irregular edges
- Cut with risk of embedded debris or foreign material
- Animal or human bite with broken skin
- Cut showing signs of infection (redness, warmth, swelling)
How We Treat It At Reddy Urgent Care
Walk-In — No Appointment Needed
Simply walk in during our operating hours. No referral or scheduled appointment is required to be seen by our medical team.
Same-Day Care
We evaluate, diagnose, and treat most conditions the same day you visit so you can get back to feeling your best as quickly as possible.
Care for All Ages
Our providers treat patients of all ages — from infants and children to adults and seniors — under one roof.
Most Insurance Accepted
We accept most major insurance plans, Medi-Cal, and Medicare. We verify your benefits before treatment and inform you of any costs upfront.
Types Of Laceration Closure (Sutures, Staples, Strips) We Treat
- Primary closure with sutures
Standard wound closure using dissolvable or removable stitches.
- Staple closure
Used for lacerations in certain locations such as the scalp.
- Adhesive strip closure (Steri-strips)
Used for smaller, clean wounds that don’t require sutures.
- Bite wound management
Animal and human bites have high infection risk — thorough cleaning and antibiotic assessment provided.
When to Go to the Emergency Room Instead
Go to the nearest emergency room or call 911 if you or someone with you has:
- Very deep wound with arterial bleeding that won’t stop
- Wound involving the face with significant tissue loss
- Deep puncture to the chest, abdomen, or head
- Suspected tendon, nerve, or joint capsule damage
If you are unsure, go to the ER. It is always better to be safe.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. We assess, clean, and close lacerations. Walk in — no appointment needed.
If deeper than ¼ inch, won’t stop bleeding, or has gaping edges — it likely needs closure. Our provider will assess.
Yes. If your wound carries tetanus risk, we administer the shot at the same visit.
Most major plans cover wound closure. Bring your insurance card.
