Your care is most important to us. Please read all of the provided information carefully and keep it handy as a reference for after your surgery. If you have any questions or problems before or after your surgery, please do not hesitate to call, anytime.
Sincerely,
Corey S. Maas, M.D.
To view and/or print Patient Care Instructions for a particular procedure, please select the appropriate link from the list that follows.
Important Steps for Wound Healing
• Wounds heal best in a moist, clean environment.
• Clean suture lines twice daily with hydrogen peroxide and a Q-tip.
• Gently cleaning with peroxide will remove crusts (scabs).
• DO NOT pick at or manually remove crusts. They will gradually resolve with gentle cleaning.
• After cleaning apply a thin layer of antibiotic ointment over the entire length of the wound.
• Bacitracin is a good choice of ointment. It can be purchased over the counter at most pharmacies and grocery stores.
• Continue wound care until all sutures are removed and crusts are gone.
• IN most cases you may shower one or two days after surgery. After shower pat the wound dry and apply a thin layer of ointment over the length of the wound. Do Not use a blow dryer on or around wounds.
• If drainage or pus develops, redness or pain increases, or sudden swelling occurs call the doctor.
The Results of Your Surgery Depend on Good Wound Care at Home !!!
