Brief Answer: Hi and welcome to XXXXXXX Detailed Answer: Thanks for the query. Such wounds are actually always primary contaminated and infection is expected. So stitches are always placed far one from another or even wound is left open to heal secondary. In larger defects,2 layer stitches can be placed but then drain should be placed to lower the risk of infection. It was obviously severely infected considering that you needed iv antibiotics. Complete heal may last for 5-8 weeks and you should not be worried if there is some sign of inflammation such as warmness or swelling. You should just be patient bit more. If there is pus secretion, smear should be taken and then the exact bacteria can be isolated so right antibiotic can be used. But if there is no pus,fever or significant redness,you dont have to worry. He is young and if he has no any serious disease which may slow down healing(such as diabetes or vasculitis) there is no reason for some other wound complications. Just keep wound clean. Also,this is pretty long period for stitch removal,i would remove it earlier,but it depends on opinion of your surgeon. All in all,wait till your appointment,nothing serious can happen,just watch for those signs I ve mentioned. Wish you good health. Feel free to ask. Regards

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