| Medical Encyclopedia: Thyroidectomy: Aftercare |
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The incision requires little to no care after the dressing is removed. The area may be bathed gently with a mild soap. The sutures or the metal clips are removed three to seven days after the operation.
— Mary Jeanne Krob, MD, FACS
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