The patient’s facial lacerations were anesthetized with 1% Xylocaine, prepped with Betadine, and subsequently closed with a total of eleven 6-0 Prolene sutures, the patient was given a wound care sheet and advised to have sutures removed in 5 days.

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The patient’s facial lacerations were anesthetized with 1% Xylocaine, prepped with Betadine, and subsequently closed with a total of eleven 6-0 Prolene sutures, the patient was given a wound care sheet and advised to have sutures removed in 5 days.