The White House Medical Unit said the number of stitches used was high in order to reduce the size of any scar.

白宫医疗队称，要为奥巴马用较细的线缝合伤口，但是针数较多，以减小疤痕面积。

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He said the medical unit that treated the President used a smaller filament than is usual which increases the number of stitches but makes a tighter stitch and results in a smaller scar.

白宫发言人吉布兹还说，医生用了比平常缝合手术更细的线，这样可以减小在脸部留下伤疤，但同时这也意味着缝的针数更多一些。

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As an example, using this system they're able to use a much higher number of stitches than humanly possible when reconnecting the urethra.

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