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Looking after your Surgical wounds

18/5/2013

 
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I almost always use tan coloured micropore tape for surgical sites as a dressing both for my cosmetic and reconstructive surgery patients. Once the first dressing change has been done, you will be advised to re-apply the micropore tape without tension to support the scar for 3-4 weeks after surgery. In the first 2 weeks, the tape can be left on. However, after showering (no baths!), dab the tape dry with paper towel and then using a hair-dryer on a cold setting, blow dry the tape until 'bone-dry'. Do not leave it damp as this can make the underlying wound/ scar soggy. The tape is latex-free, hypoallergenic and kind to fragile skin. It is microporous, which means it is not occlusive and hence the need to ensure the tape is dry after showering! When changing the tape, start off at one end and peel off, low and slow back over itself, supporting the fragile skin underneath with your fingers.


There is anecdotal evidence of surgical wound cross infection from household pets. Ensure you have clean bedsheets when you return home after surgery and do not allow pets in your bedroom and no cuddles for the first 3-4 weeks!

Once you have stopped using the tape 4 weeks after surgery, massage the scar with pressure using a non-perfumed cream or bio-oil (do not use an old pot or bottle incase it is harbouring bugs, buy a new one!) for several weeks to months, and always use high sun-block for the first year in the sun. Remember scars do take a year or so to fade.


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