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About 1 out of 100 wounds will be infected, no matter what you do.
Follow these directions for the healing process and to help prevent
infection.
Leave the bandage on for 24 hours (remove the day after surgery).
Wash the wound twice a day with hydrogen peroxide at 3%. After washing
with hydrogen peroxide, apply SilkSeS Cream to the wound and cover it
with a Band-Aid. It is a protective, antiseptic, silicone ointment
containing Mimosa extract and Vitamin A, which help to prevent infection
and also prevent the bandage from sticking to the wound.
There is no problem in having a shower. Keep the wound covered when
bathing and clean it afterwards as mentioned.
If your wound is on the scalp, it is not necessary to cover it with a
bandage. Simply clean the wound as instructed above and apply SilkSeS.
Shampooing the scalp is not a problem, but be gentle.
Studies show that wounds covered with a dressing heal faster than
uncovered wounds.
It is an old wives tale that uncovered wounds heal
faster.
Discomfort, swelling and bruising occur between 6-20 hours after
surgery. If it aches, take
Tylenol or Dolalgial. Also if the pain is
persistent, contact your doctor as soon as possible. Do not take aspirin
or alcohol for three days after the surgery because they would make the
blood thin (easier to bleed).
Removing stitches is painless and is done 7-14 days after surgery,
depending on the location and type of surgery.
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Precautions
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If the skin around the wound becomes red, swollen and painful, you may
have an infected wound. Call your doctor and make an appointment
immediately.
It is normal for the wound to drain small amounts of clear or red fluid.
If the wound drains white-yellow fluid or pus call your doctor
immediately. Not to call can have serious consequences.
If the wound starts bleeding, hold a gauze or a cotton on the area and
pressure for 10 minutes. If the wound continues bleeding, contact your
doctor.
It is recommended not to swim in chlorinated or other waters, no matter
where the wound is located.
Wounds on the face usually heal between one or two weeks. Wounds on
arms, trunk and upper legs heal in about three weeks. Wounds on the
lower legs, especially in people who are more than forty years old, can
take up to 3 months to heal. If you are not sure if your wound is
healing, please call your doctor.
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