We normally advise the following general aftercare, unless the doctor/surgeon gives any different instructions, which should take precedent:
- Keep the wound dry for 2 days
- Leave any dressings for up to a week
- You will be informed as to whether your stitches are dissolvable or need to be removed
- Steri-strips can be applied over the wound for up to 3 weeks to help the wound heal
- After 3 weeks the wound can be massaged with silicone scar gel
- If there is any increasing pain or redness consult your doctor as it could be a sign of infection
