Clean procedure, barrier protection Face mask and safety glasses (or a face shield), head caps, gowns, gloves Sterile drapes, towels (for wound debridement and suturing) Antiseptic solution (eg, chlorhexidine or povidone-iodine) A standard suture tray including local anesthesia and skin suture materials Absorbable suture (usually monofilament and usually 4 - 0 or 5 - 0, but sometimes 3 - 0) Nonocclusive dressing Antibiotic ointment Additional Considerations Monofilament suture material minimizes tissue reaction and inflammation, leading to better results.