{"id":328513,"date":"2025-12-03T00:32:42","date_gmt":"2025-12-03T00:32:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/the-problem-with-getting-stitches-at-the-er-and-what-to-do-instead-featuring-frank-ciminello-m-d-facs\/"},"modified":"2025-12-03T00:32:42","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T00:32:42","slug":"the-problem-with-getting-stitches-at-the-er-and-what-to-do-instead-featuring-frank-ciminello-m-d-facs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=328513","title":{"rendered":"The Problem with Getting Stitches at the ER (And What to Do Instead) Featuring Frank Ciminello, M.D., FACS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<div class=\"yIaPa\" id=\"viewer-uu4s92270\">\n<div class=\"j6j2T j72Xt\">\n<figure class=\"Berpf\" data-hook=\"figure-IMAGE\">\n<div data-hook=\"image-viewer\" class=\"-Jv3q\">\n<div style=\"--dim-height:3775;--dim-width:5655;--ricos-image-default-border-color:unset\" id=\"uu4s92270\" class=\"qgjoK el5fm o2n-a\" data-hook=\"image-viewer-uu4s92270\"><wow-image id=\"d425e3_8d9dc751094446ee884f84163596869b~mv2.jpg\" class=\"undefined F5cHb\" data-image-info=\"{&quot;containerId&quot;:&quot;uu4s92270&quot;,&quot;alignType&quot;:&quot;center&quot;,&quot;displayMode&quot;:&quot;fill&quot;,&quot;isLQIP&quot;:true,&quot;isSEOBot&quot;:false,&quot;lqipTransition&quot;:&quot;blur&quot;,&quot;encoding&quot;:&quot;AVIF&quot;,&quot;imageData&quot;:{&quot;width&quot;:5655,&quot;height&quot;:3775,&quot;uri&quot;:&quot;d425e3_8d9dc751094446ee884f84163596869b~mv2.jpg&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;displayMode&quot;:&quot;fill&quot;}}\" data-motion-part=\"BG_IMG uu4s92270\" data-bg-effect-name=\"\" data-has-ssr-src=\"https:\/\/www.bergencountymoms.com\/post\/true\" data-animate-blur=\"\" data-is-responsive=\"https:\/\/www.bergencountymoms.com\/post\/true\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A nurse in blue scrubs gently bandages a boy's foot while a woman, possibly his mother, comforts him. The setting is calm and supportive.\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:50% 50%;max-width:100%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bergencountymoms.com\/post\/the-problem-with-getting-stitches-at-the-er-and-what-to-do-instead-featuring-frank-ciminello-m-d\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/d425e3_8d9dc751094446ee884f84163596869b~mv2.jpg\/v1\/fill\/w_5000,h_3338,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01\/d425e3_8d9dc751094446ee884f84163596869b~mv2.jpg\" draggable=\"false\"\/><\/wow-image><\/div>\n<p><button class=\"wwXRO\" type=\"button\" data-hook=\"image-expand-button\" aria-label=\"Expand image\"><default:svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 19 19\" class=\"pRguY\"><default:path d=\"M15.071 8.371V4.585l-4.355 4.356a.2.2 0 0 1-.283 0l-.374-.374a.2.2 0 0 1 0-.283l4.356-4.355h-3.786a.2.2 0 0 1-.2-.2V3.2c0-.11.09-.2.2-.2H16v5.371a.2.2 0 0 1-.2.2h-.529a.2.2 0 0 1-.2-.2zm-6.5 6.9v.529a.2.2 0 0 1-.2.2H3v-5.371c0-.11.09-.2.2-.2h.529c.11 0 .2.09.2.2v3.786l4.355-4.356a.2.2 0 0 1 .283 0l.374.374a.2.2 0 0 1 0 .283L4.585 15.07h3.786c.11 0 .2.09.2.2z\" fill=\"#000\" fill-rule=\"nonzero\"\/><\/default:svg><\/button><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"IFLJx f1-1G KVAVd sDlj2\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-qjc2h1033\"><span class=\"GnvzP\"><span>Every parent\u2019s worst nightmare: your child\u2019s screaming, blood is spilling from a deep cut, and your heart races with fear. You scramble for a towel, trying desperately to stop the bleeding, and without thinking twice, you rush to the emergency room, hoping that everything will be okay.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"IFLJx f1-1G KVAVd sDlj2\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-8b8ou1036\"><span class=\"GnvzP\"><span>But here\u2019s the truth: many parents don\u2019t realize until it\u2019s too late: the ER isn\u2019t always the best place for your child to get stitches, especially for facial or visible cuts. Between the long wait times, rushed care, and potential scarring, the ER can create more stress than solutions.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"IFLJx f1-1G KVAVd sDlj2\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-cv30i1039\"><span class=\"GnvzP\"><span>\u201cMany parents don\u2019t realize that the emergency room isn\u2019t always the best place for their child\u2019s stitches,\u201d explains Frank Ciminello, M.D., FACS, a board-certified plastic surgeon at T<\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/gotacut.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"Y2xcL uFqDN\" data-hook=\"web-link\"><u style=\"text-decoration:underline\"><span>he Plastic Surgery Center\u2019s Got-A-Cut Program<\/span><\/u><\/a><span>. \u201cThere are often better, faster, and less stressful options that also prioritize minimizing scarring and providing expert care.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"IFLJx f1-1G KVAVd sDlj2\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-dqlvg1042\"><span class=\"GnvzP\"><strong style=\"font-weight:700\"><span style=\"font-size:24px\"><span>Long Wait Times\u2026 Even for Bleeding Cuts<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"IFLJx f1-1G KVAVd sDlj2\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-4sre51045\"><span class=\"GnvzP\"><span>Emergency rooms are built to handle life-threatening emergencies first. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"IFLJx f1-1G KVAVd sDlj2\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-aybb11048\"><span class=\"GnvzP\"><span>\u201cUnless your child\u2019s injury is critical, like broken bones, head trauma, or uncontrollable bleeding, you may end up waiting hours to be seen,\u201d shares Dr. Ciminello.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"IFLJx f1-1G KVAVd sDlj2\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-cpmy21051\"><span class=\"GnvzP\"><span>Meanwhile, your child is in pain, possibly scared, and bleeding. This delay can increase infection risk and reduce the effectiveness of certain wound closure techniques.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"IFLJx f1-1G KVAVd sDlj2\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-l4g5q1054\"><span class=\"GnvzP\"><span>\u201cTime-sensitive care matters,\u201d Dr. Ciminello adds, \u201cespecially for cuts on the face.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"IFLJx f1-1G KVAVd sDlj2\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-rvead1057\"><span class=\"GnvzP\"><strong style=\"font-weight:700\"><span style=\"font-size:24px\"><span>Rushed, Non-Specialized Care<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"IFLJx f1-1G KVAVd sDlj2\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-r26wy1060\"><span class=\"GnvzP\"><span>Most ERs are staffed by general emergency physicians or physician assistants. They\u2019re skilled in stabilizing patients and handling trauma, but they may not be focused on aesthetic or long-term cosmetic outcomes, especially when treating lacerations.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"IFLJx f1-1G KVAVd sDlj2\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-zkria1063\"><span class=\"GnvzP\"><span>\u201cIf your child has a cut on the face, lip, or near the eye, the way it&#8217;s closed matters,\u201d advises Dr. Ciminello. According to him, improper technique can lead to noticeable scarring, uneven healing, or even the need for revision surgery down the road.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"IFLJx f1-1G KVAVd sDlj2\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-sem4q1066\"><span class=\"GnvzP\"><strong style=\"font-weight:700\"><span style=\"font-size:24px\"><span>High Costs and Surprise Bills<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"IFLJx f1-1G KVAVd sDlj2\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-fqgf51069\"><span class=\"GnvzP\"><span>Even with insurance, an ER visit for stitches can lead to a shockingly high bill. Facility fees, physician charges, and after-hours rates all add up, especially for something that could have been treated elsewhere.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"IFLJx f1-1G KVAVd sDlj2\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-taxj01072\"><span class=\"GnvzP\"><strong style=\"font-weight:700\"><span style=\"font-size:24px\"><span>Stressful, Overwhelming Environment<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"IFLJx f1-1G KVAVd sDlj2\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-z2c7u1075\"><span class=\"GnvzP\"><span>Let\u2019s be honest: the ER is not always child-friendly. It\u2019s noisy, busy, and often filled with other patients experiencing serious trauma or crises. This environment can intensify your child\u2019s fear, making the experience more traumatic for them and for you.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"IFLJx f1-1G KVAVd sDlj2\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-b8hyq1078\"><span class=\"GnvzP\"><span>\u201cChildren need calm, focused care, especially when getting stitches,\u201d explains Dr. Ciminello. \u201cAnd as a parent, so do you.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"IFLJx f1-1G KVAVd sDlj2\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-ma5v61081\"><span class=\"GnvzP\"><strong style=\"font-weight:700\"><span style=\"font-size:24px\"><span>What\u2019s the Alternative?<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"IFLJx f1-1G KVAVd sDlj2\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-ric7e1083\"><span class=\"GnvzP\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/gotacut.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"Y2xcL uFqDN\" data-hook=\"web-link\"><u style=\"text-decoration:underline\"><span>Got-A-Cut<\/span><\/u><\/a><span>, a specialized program within The Plastic Surgery Center, offers parents a better alternative for treating childhood injuries.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"IFLJx f1-1G KVAVd sDlj2\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-7vl711086\"><span class=\"GnvzP\"><span>The program provides expert-level laceration repair by plastic surgeons in a calm, private setting, avoiding the long waits and hectic environment of the emergency room, and eliminating surprise bills. Patients are typically seen within an hour, and cuts are treated using techniques that prioritize safety, comfort, and scar minimization.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<ul class=\"_4ZJKX KVAVd\">\n<li dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"qUi3b\" style=\"margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:disc\">\n<p class=\"IFLJx f1-1G KVAVd sDlj2\" dir=\"\" id=\"viewer-riilu1091\"><span class=\"GnvzP\"><span>Facial cuts (forehead, lips, cheeks, and chin)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"qUi3b\" style=\"margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:disc\">\n<p class=\"IFLJx f1-1G KVAVd sDlj2\" dir=\"\" id=\"viewer-dgvts1093\"><span class=\"GnvzP\"><span>Playground, sports, and pet-related injuries<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"qUi3b\" style=\"margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:disc\">\n<p class=\"IFLJx f1-1G KVAVd sDlj2\" dir=\"\" id=\"viewer-3pl4j1095\"><span class=\"GnvzP\"><span>Arm, leg, and hand lacerations<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"qUi3b\" style=\"margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:disc\">\n<p class=\"IFLJx f1-1G KVAVd sDlj2\" dir=\"\" id=\"viewer-hj6vh1097\"><span class=\"GnvzP\"><span>Cuts needing cosmetic closure, but not emergency care<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"IFLJx f1-1G KVAVd sDlj2\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-9o01g1884\"><span class=\"GnvzP\"><span>\u201cWe specialize in treating the kinds of injuries kids get every day, but with an expert\u2019s touch,\u201d says Dr. Ciminello.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"IFLJx f1-1G KVAVd sDlj2\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-gtpgs1105\"><span class=\"GnvzP\"><span>Plastic surgeons aren\u2019t just for cosmetic procedures. As explained by Dr. Ciminello, plastic surgeons are trained in meticulous skin closure and wound healing, making them the best choice for treating cuts that could leave a scar.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"IFLJx f1-1G KVAVd sDlj2\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-s9ks71108\"><span class=\"GnvzP\"><span>When you bring your child to <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/gotacut.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"Y2xcL uFqDN\" data-hook=\"web-link\"><u style=\"text-decoration:underline\"><span>Got-A-Cut<\/span><\/u><\/a><span>, you\u2019re choosing:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<ul class=\"_4ZJKX KVAVd\">\n<li dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"qUi3b\" style=\"margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:disc\">\n<p class=\"IFLJx f1-1G KVAVd sDlj2\" dir=\"\" id=\"viewer-gba791110\"><span class=\"GnvzP\"><span>Faster treatment than the ER<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"qUi3b\" style=\"margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:disc\">\n<p class=\"IFLJx f1-1G KVAVd sDlj2\" dir=\"\" id=\"viewer-m2o1v1112\"><span class=\"GnvzP\"><span>Reduced risk of visible scarring<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"qUi3b\" style=\"margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:disc\">\n<p class=\"IFLJx f1-1G KVAVd sDlj2\" dir=\"\" id=\"viewer-uddte1114\"><span class=\"GnvzP\"><span>A calm, family-centered experience<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"qUi3b\" style=\"margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:disc\">\n<p class=\"IFLJx f1-1G KVAVd sDlj2\" dir=\"\" id=\"viewer-xlu441116\"><span class=\"GnvzP\"><span>Transparent pricing with no hospital fees<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"qUi3b\" style=\"margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:disc\">\n<p class=\"IFLJx f1-1G KVAVd sDlj2\" dir=\"\" id=\"viewer-wnwh01118\"><span class=\"GnvzP\"><span>Top-tier medical care without the chaos<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<div class=\"yIaPa\" id=\"viewer-z8lvl667\">\n<div class=\"j6j2T\" style=\"width:min(100%, 434px)\">\n<figure class=\"Berpf\" data-hook=\"figure-IMAGE\"><a class=\"ssyAj has-custom-focus _9kqvn\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/info.looknatural.com\/got-a-cut\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\"><\/p>\n<div data-hook=\"image-viewer\" class=\"-Jv3q\">\n<div style=\"--dim-height:388;--dim-width:1006;--ricos-image-default-border-color:unset\" id=\"z8lvl667\" class=\"qgjoK el5fm o2n-a\" data-hook=\"image-viewer-z8lvl667\"><wow-image id=\"d425e3_8ff7a4f7057f469abeb73577d5132b19~mv2.jpg\" class=\"undefined F5cHb\" data-image-info=\"{&quot;containerId&quot;:&quot;z8lvl667&quot;,&quot;alignType&quot;:&quot;center&quot;,&quot;displayMode&quot;:&quot;fill&quot;,&quot;isLQIP&quot;:true,&quot;isSEOBot&quot;:false,&quot;lqipTransition&quot;:&quot;blur&quot;,&quot;encoding&quot;:&quot;AVIF&quot;,&quot;imageData&quot;:{&quot;width&quot;:1006,&quot;height&quot;:388,&quot;uri&quot;:&quot;d425e3_8ff7a4f7057f469abeb73577d5132b19~mv2.jpg&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;displayMode&quot;:&quot;fill&quot;}}\" data-motion-part=\"BG_IMG z8lvl667\" data-bg-effect-name=\"\" data-has-ssr-src=\"https:\/\/www.bergencountymoms.com\/post\/true\" data-animate-blur=\"\" data-is-responsive=\"https:\/\/www.bergencountymoms.com\/post\/true\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Cartoon doctor in white coat and glasses, smiling beside text Got A Cut. 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Blue and black text.\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:50% 50%;max-width:100%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bergencountymoms.com\/post\/the-problem-with-getting-stitches-at-the-er-and-what-to-do-instead-featuring-frank-ciminello-m-d\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/d425e3_8ff7a4f7057f469abeb73577d5132b19~mv2.jpg\/v1\/fill\/w_1006,h_388,al_c,q_85\/d425e3_8ff7a4f7057f469abeb73577d5132b19~mv2.jpg\" draggable=\"false\"\/><\/wow-image><\/div>\n<p><button class=\"wwXRO\" type=\"button\" data-hook=\"image-expand-button\" aria-label=\"Expand image\"><default:svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 19 19\" class=\"pRguY\"><default:path d=\"M15.071 8.371V4.585l-4.355 4.356a.2.2 0 0 1-.283 0l-.374-.374a.2.2 0 0 1 0-.283l4.356-4.355h-3.786a.2.2 0 0 1-.2-.2V3.2c0-.11.09-.2.2-.2H16v5.371a.2.2 0 0 1-.2.2h-.529a.2.2 0 0 1-.2-.2zm-6.5 6.9v.529a.2.2 0 0 1-.2.2H3v-5.371c0-.11.09-.2.2-.2h.529c.11 0 .2.09.2.2v3.786l4.355-4.356a.2.2 0 0 1 .283 0l.374.374a.2.2 0 0 1 0 .283L4.585 15.07h3.786c.11 0 .2.09.2.2z\" fill=\"#000\" fill-rule=\"nonzero\"\/><\/default:svg><\/button><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"IFLJx f1-1G Lyk5M sDlj2\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-7y33q2062\"><span class=\"GnvzP\"><span style=\"color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:inherit\"><span>Got-A-Cut is covered by most major insurances and encompasses a network of expert plastic surgeons throughout New Jersey, with main offices in Maywood, Paramus, Red Bank, and Egg Harbor. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every parent\u2019s worst nightmare: your child\u2019s screaming, blood is spilling from a deep cut, and your heart races with fear. 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