In his previous role Mario Heinen was Executive Vice President, Head of the Centre of Excellence (COE) Fuselage and Cabin from 2008.n his previous role Mario Heinen was Executive Vice President, Head of the Centre of Excellence (COE) Fuselage and Cabin from 2008.
Removing stitches. You will be told if you need to return to your GP or a nurse to have your stitches removed. These are the usual time periods: stitches on your head â you'll need to return after 3 to 5 days. stitches over joints, such as your knees or elbows â you'll need to return after 10 to 14 days. stitches on other parts of your body â you'll need to return after 7 to 10 days.
They need to be properly cared for to prevent significant scarring and infection. Here are suggestions on caring for stitches, courtesy of the American Academy of Family Physicians: 1  Keep the stitches clean and dry. 2  You should be able to wash the area within one to three days of getting the stitches.