Indications Wounds sufficiently deep that they would heal with excess scarring if not closed Wounds having edges that can be satisfactorily approximated using these sutures Wounds that are relatively recent and uncontaminated Contraindications Absolute contraindications None Relative contraindications Simple interrupted sutures should not be the sole method for closing wounds under high tension; for these wounds, other measures, such as buried deep dermal sutures or undermining, may be necessary prior to epidermal closure.