How to treat a scar after stitches are removed. Types of suture materials and suturing methods in modern medicine. What is seroma

The patient is not always given recommendations on how to treat the postoperative suture for better healing. Modern means are presented in a wide variety, the main thing is not to make a mistake with the choice. Products that are identical in purpose may not be suitable in different situations. The patient should know in which case to use one or another method of therapy.

Why is it important to properly handle the suture after surgery?

The attending doctor should provide information about further manipulations, but, unfortunately, this does not always happen in modern clinics and hospitals. The patient returns home after long-term therapy and does not know how to properly treat the postoperative suture for better healing.

Correct tactics are important for quick and rapid healing. Surgeons focus on home treatment of sutures; they become a common cause of complications.

If redness, swelling forms at the site of the postoperative suture, blood, pus, bile, etc. are released, you should immediately seek help from a doctor, this indicates a complication. It is necessary to carefully monitor the condition of the wound after surgery.

Proper wound treatment is important for the following reasons:
to avoid serious complications that could lead to repeat surgery;
to maintain the sterility of the wound to prevent suppuration and infection;
for a speedy recovery;
to prevent pain;

If a person correctly performs the manipulations to treat the seam, recovery occurs on average after 2 weeks. It all depends on the type of operation, severity, type of suture.

How does rapid healing occur?

Wound healing occurs differently in each patient, depending on the type of suture and the severity of the surgical intervention performed. You should never leave a wound untreated. Treatment is needed to ensure a quick recovery and the stitch to heal without complications.

Ointments and other medications with antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and regenerating effects help to quickly get rid of the unpleasant consequences after skin surgery. They are necessary in order to:

rapid tissue regeneration occurred (recovery, wound closure);
no inflammatory process occurred due to antibacterial and antiseptic properties;
improve the quality of newly formed tissue;
reduce internal intoxication.

Healing occurs in several stages, they are clearly visible during processing manipulations. Firstly, the wound is disinfected, which promotes healing; bacteria cannot prevent the wound from healing. Secondly, the ointments and creams used help speed up regeneration, that is, help the skin recover and improve the quality of the new tissue being formed.

Taken together, all actions lead to the fact that the seam heals soon.

Treatment - how to speed up the healing of postoperative sutures with ointments and other means

At the initial stage, each operated patient should understand the stages of suture treatment in order to understand when it is necessary to perform the necessary actions (apply ointment, clean the wound, etc.).

Seam processing at home is performed as follows:

carefully remove the bandage from the suture, applied in a medical institution (if the bandage has dried, you should slightly soak it with hydrogen peroxide);
analyze the condition of the postoperative wound to exclude the appearance of pus, bile, swelling, etc. (if these symptoms occur, you should contact a medical facility);
if there is a small amount of blood, it should be stopped before manipulation with a bandage;
first, you should not spare the liquid, it should moisten the wound generously;
you need to wait until the product stops contacting the seam (stops hissing), then carefully wipe it off with a sterile bandage;
then, using a cotton swab, the wound along the edges is treated with brilliant green;
ointments should be applied only after the stitch begins to heal a little, approximately 3-5 days after discharge.

You can speed up the healing of postoperative sutures with the help of special ointments. They are aimed at accelerating tissue regeneration and providing an anti-inflammatory effect. Popular ointments include:

Iodine is an inexpensive and easy-to-use remedy; you can call it an analogue of brilliant green. But it is not recommended to use it frequently, every day; it is worth taking a alternate course with ointments, since the liquid can significantly dry out the skin, which will cause slow regeneration.
Dimexide is a solution widely used in postoperative practice. With the help of the drug you can not only treat the wound, but also make lotions and compresses.
Miramistin is suitable as an antiseptic. It can be used instead of hydrogen peroxide. It is believed that due to its antimicrobial properties, the drug is more effective in therapy. Apply throughout treatment to cleanse the wound.

Possible complications - what to do if the seam becomes inflamed?

complication of postoperative suture in the photo

To begin with, the patient should understand what inflammation is, how it manifests itself and is recognized, in what situation home therapy should be carried out, when to seek treatment medical care. The following symptoms may indicate the presence of an inflammatory process in a postoperative suture:

there is redness and swelling in the wound area;
the pain syndrome becomes stronger every day;
During palpation, a compaction is felt; as a rule, it does not have sharp boundaries;
on days 4-6, fever, chills, and symptoms of intoxication appear;
the emergence of a specific substrate from the wound, suppuration.

The causes of such complications could be the following factors:

penetration of infection into the wound;
improper care or lack of care for the postoperative suture;
incorrectly installed or inadequate drainage installed after surgery;
making a surgical error after the operation.

When the first signs of inflammation appear, it is worth carrying out hygienic treatment of the wound every day with hydrogen peroxide, iodine, and brilliant green. Repeated manipulations may be required depending on the condition of the lesion. When there is no pus, redness and swelling are observed, a one-time treatment can be used. In other cases, from 2 to 4 times a day. After treatment, it is recommended to apply a sterile bandage with ointment, which can be used during the inflammatory process.

There are typical instructions that presuppose the norms and rules of patient behavior described for the speedy recovery of a postoperative wound. They should be followed by every patient at home. They consist of the following points, described in the table below.

Type of load	Rules for caring for postoperative sutures
General recommendations	· eat properly, follow the diet prescribed by the doctor;
	· Use only water and baby soap to wash the wound;
	· maintain hygiene of the wounded area, rinse and clean every day;
	· do not use ointments, creams, gels, or rubs without consulting a specialist.
Shower	You should only take a shower when the wound begins to heal, becomes dry and gradually heals. The duration of the procedure should not exceed 10 minutes. The water in the bath or shower should not be too hot or cold.
Physical exercise	In the first 2-3 months you should adhere to the following recommendations:
	· do not stand in one place for more than 15 minutes, do only light homework;
	Increase the load gradually;
	· take daily walks in the fresh air;
	· try not to load the area where the seam is located;
	· It is worth including daytime sleep in therapy if there are minor loads;
	· Perform exercises only with your own weight, avoid lifting weights;
	· Only walking is considered acceptable.
Sex	Doctors recommend waiting for complete recovery before starting sexual activity. You should not experiment and take risks when intimacy brings shortness of breath, excessive sweating, and fatigue. This indicates the need to temporarily abstain from sex.
Sex	After recovery, you should gradually pick up the pace and rhythm in sexual relationships.
Trip abroad	Travel abroad can be carried out after agreement with the attending physician.
Diet	After surgery it is recommended:
	· exclude unhealthy foods (smoked, overly salted, fried, canned);
	· plant foods should predominate in the diet;
	· take additional vitamins;
	· include bran in the menu;
	· meat and fish – low-fat varieties.
Emotions	All negative emotions are contraindicated. They will adversely affect the state of the nervous system, which will lead to long-term recovery.

All recommendations are intended for general use. It must be borne in mind that any wound has its own characteristics, which should be discussed with the attending physician. Proper therapy will help you quickly get rid of unpleasant physical and mental symptoms.

Surgical sutures must be treated daily, but not earlier than one day after surgery. In a medical facility, this procedure is performed by a qualified medical professional. But it is not always possible to come to the clinic for dressing changes. You need to know how the suture is treated after surgery. After all, at home you have to do the treatment of stitches and dressings yourself. The procedure should be carried out at approximately the same time. If the location of the seam does not allow you to treat it yourself, it is recommended to seek help from an adult living nearby or nearby.

Materials for processing sutures after surgery

Sutures can be located on various parts of the body, including mucous membranes. How to treat the suture after surgery in a particular case, it is recommended to consult your doctor. For care you will need sterile bandages and cotton wool. You can also use ear sticks. If you don’t have it at hand, you can iron a regular non-sterile bandage on both sides. A sterile bandage is necessary for applying a protective bandage. The bandage only protects the seam from infection and contamination. It is not always rational to use it, since a bandaged seam heals much more slowly. It is recommended to check with the nurse in advance whether the wound needs to be protected with a bandage or not. To disinfect the seam, you will need hydrogen peroxide and you can replace it with fucorcin, but remember that with long-term use of fucorcin, its traces are difficult to remove from the skin. At the same time, it dries faster than brilliant green. For a wet seam, this is a compelling argument.

Treatment of sutures after surgery

The seams must be processed at least twice a day. What is processed is already known. To do this, remove the sterile bandage from the wound. If it sticks to the seam, you need to thoroughly moisten the bandage with hydrogen peroxide and wait a little. Then, with a sharp movement of your hand, remove it. Using a cotton swab, disk or cotton swab, gently rinse the seam with hydrogen peroxide. Blot excess solution with a swab. Then apply brilliant green or fucorcin. If necessary, apply a new sterile dressing. Do not apply cotton swabs to the treated seam under the bandage. They dry to the wound and, during subsequent treatment, undermine the resulting crust, thereby preventing healing.

Healing of sutures after surgery

Healing of sutures usually lasts approximately 10-15 days, depending on the specifics of the suture and proper care of it. Treatment must be carried out until complete healing. Periodically, you need to show the suture to your doctor to monitor the healing process. If it is inflamed, the doctor will tell you how to treat the seam after surgery in a particular case. You cannot treat purulent sutures yourself. It should be remembered that the treatment of sutures on the mucous membranes and face has its own specifics. Such processing should only be carried out medical worker in a clinic or hospital setting. You can shower or bathe carefully without using a washcloth only 7-12 days after the suture is applied or as recommended by your doctor. It is not advisable to use bathing gels and scrubs while bathing; it is better to use baby soap. The seams should not be wiped with a towel; it is recommended to blot them with a swab. After hygiene procedures, the seams are processed as usual.

The article will tell you how to care for scars after surgery.

Any surgical intervention leaves behind a scar - a suture at the site of the incision of the skin and soft tissues. The more complex the surgery, the deeper the scar may be and the more difficult the healing process. In addition, the physiological characteristics of a person are of great importance, in particular, the ability of the skin to be supplied with a sufficient amount of blood.

Proper scar care will allow the wound to heal more gently and quickly, leaving behind minimal damage. Caring for the postoperative suture is also necessary so that it tightens well and does not give any unpleasant sensations.

All seams can be divided into several types:

Normotrophic scar – the simplest type of scar, which is formed in most cases after minor surgical intervention. As a rule, such a scar has subtle defects and has the same shade as the surrounding skin.
Atrophic scar– formed in case of removal of moles, for example, or warts. The tissue of such a scar slightly dominates the formation itself and often resembles a pit.
Hypertrophic scar- appears when suppuration occurs over the formation or the suture suffers injury. To avoid such a scar, you should care for the seam with special ointments.
Keloid scar– appears on skin that is poorly nourished by blood and in the case of deep surgical intervention. It often has a white or pinkish color, protrudes above the basic level of the skin, and can be shiny.

Postoperative suture

What is better to treat than to smear at home?

In order for postoperative sutures and scars to heal quickly and easily, without leaving pain and complications, it should be looked after. Basic care includes treatment with an antiseptic.

The simplest means are:

Zelenka is an antibacterial and disinfectant.
Alcohol – removes any contaminants and “kills” pathogenic bacteria.
Iodine, iodoperone (iodinol) – accelerates healing

Other means:

Fukortsin or Castellani - high-quality skin treatment and postoperative scar care.
Levomekol ointment – accelerates healing, nourishes the skin
Ointments with panthenol - help scars tighten
Ointment "Kontraktubes" (or "Mederma") - are used in the second or third month after surgery to smooth the skin and tighten the suture.
Oils (milk thistle, sea buckthorn) – nourishes the skin, heals wounds and promotes smoother tightening of the scar.

How to allow a stitch to heal quickly and easily, without consequences?

How to remove postoperative stitches at home?

In some cases, postoperative sutures are quite possible and can be removed by a doctor at home. But, before you do this, you should know that there are two types of seams:

Immersion seam— the suture is applied with a thread made of natural material (thin thread from sheep intestine). The advantages of this suture are that the material is not rejected by the body and is absorbed. The disadvantage of catgut is that it is less durable.
Removable seam – The suture is removed when the edges of the incision are fused and show how strong the healing is. Such a suture is usually applied with silk thread, nylon or nylon, wire or staples.

Approximate timing of suture removal after surgery:

In case of amputation – 2-3 weeks
Head surgery – 1-2 weeks
Opening the abdominal wall - 2-2.5 weeks (depending on the depth of penetration).
On the chest – 1.5-2 weeks
Suture in an elderly person – 2-2.5 weeks
After birth – 5-7 days, up to 2 weeks
Caesarean section – 1-2 weeks

How to remove a seam at home:

Stitches should be removed carefully and carefully, remaining calm. The suture should be removed only when there is no inflammation.
To remove the seam, you will need two tools: nail scissors and tweezers. These two instruments should be thoroughly cleaned with alcohol.
Before work, wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water twice and put on medical gloves, or treat your hands with an antiseptic.
Sutures should be removed under a bright lamp to closely monitor the process.
Cut the seams, removing as much thread as possible.
Using tweezers, grab the edges of the protruding seams and gently pull until the piece comes out of the skin.
After you have pulled out absolutely all the pieces, treat the wound with an antiseptic ointment with an antibiotic.

IMPORTANT: Have sterile bandages and tissues with you; a furatsilin solution will be useful to carry out the removal safely and not cause an infection.

How to remove a seam yourself?

Preparations for healing and resorption of postoperative sutures

You can purchase any scar care product in a modern pharmacy. Particularly popular are ointments for resolving sutures after surgery. The principle of their action is to relieve inflammation, eliminate healing defects, smooth out the scar with the skin, give it a light shade, nourish the skin, making it elastic and smooth.

As a rule, such products and ointments are based on silicone, which helps cope with itching (inevitable during wound healing). Regular care of the seam will help it shrink in size and become less noticeable. This product should be applied in a thin layer so that the skin receives the necessary substance and can breathe. However, several uses of the product may not be effective and will require at least six months of active use.

The most effective ointments:

Gel "Kontraktubeks" - softens and smoothes the skin, accelerates cell regeneration, improves blood supply to the skin.
Gel "Mederma" - resolves scar tissue, improves it by moisturizing and blood supply.

IMPORTANT: You can also use other means that speed up the resorption of sutures. This medicine contains onion extract. It is this component that penetrates deep into the tissue and has a soothing and anti-inflammatory effect.

Healing of scars after surgery

Ointment, cream, gel, patch for healing and resorption of postoperative sutures

You should choose an ointment or gel to care for your scar based on its size and depth. The most popular ointments are antiseptic:

Vishnevsky ointment– a classic healing agent that has a powerful pulling property, as well as the ability to remove pus from the wound.
Vulnuzan– healing ointment based on natural ingredients.
Levosin– a powerful antibacterial and anti-inflammatory ointment.
Eplan– ointment with antibacterial and healing properties.
Actovegin– improves healing, relieves inflammation and improves blood supply to tissues.
Naftaderm– relieves pain and improves scar resorption.

There is another new generation product that can effectively deal with postoperative sutures - a patch. This is not an ordinary plaster, but a special one that should be applied to the suture site after surgery. The patch is a plate that fastens the incision site and feeds the wound with useful substances.

Why the patch is useful:

Prevents bacteria from entering the wound
The material of the patch absorbs discharge from the wound
Does not irritate the skin
Allows air to enter the wound
Allows the seam to be soft and smooth
Retains necessary moisture in the scar area
Does not allow the scar to grow
Comfortable to use, does not injure the wound

Folk remedies for healing and resorption of postoperative sutures

If you want to improve the condition of your skin, smooth out seams and reduce scars, you should treat the problem area in a comprehensive manner (using medications and traditional medicine recipes).

What can help:

Essential oil – a mixture or one oil can influence the speedy healing of the scar, nourish the skin and remove the effects of healing.
Melon seeds (melon, pumpkin, watermelon) – they are rich essential oils and antioxidants. Fresh seeds should be made into a paste and applied as a compress to the damaged area.
Compress of pea flour and milk - You should make a dough that will be applied to the damaged area and left for at least an hour a day to tighten the skin.
Cabbage leaf - An old but very effective remedy. Applying a cabbage leaf to the wound will have an anti-inflammatory and healing effect.
Beeswax - nourishes the skin at the scar site, relieves swelling, inflammation, evens out the skin.
Olive or sesame oil – nourishes and moisturizes the skin, tightens and smoothes scars, lightens them.

Postoperative suture seroma: what is it and how to treat it?

Seroma is a problem that very often occurs after surgery. At the site of capillary fusion, an accumulation of lymph forms and swelling occurs. Serous fluid begins to appear on the scar. It has an unpleasant odor and a yellowish tint.

Seroma most often occurs in those who:

Suffer from high blood pressure
Suffering from excess weight (obesity)
Suffering from diabetes
Is elderly and advanced in age

IMPORTANT: If you notice gray in yourself, you should wait for it to disappear on its own within one to three weeks. If this does not happen, be sure to consult a doctor for treatment.

What can be the treatment:

Vacuum aspiration– suction of liquid with a special apparatus.
Drainage– also produced by a special device, pumping the liquid out.

Postoperative fistula: how to treat?

A fistula is a kind of canal connecting a body cavity (or organ). It is lined with epithelium, which removes purulent discharge. If the pus does not come out, then inflammation forms that can affect the internal tissues.

Why does a fistula appear:

The wound became infected
The infection was not completely removed
If the inflammatory process is prolonged
Foreign body in the body (suture threads) and thread rejection

How to eliminate a fistula:

Locally eliminate inflammation
Remove threads from the scar if they are not accepted
Take a course of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs
Take a vitamin course
Wash the wound with furatsilin solution or hydrogen peroxide

The postoperative suture is red, inflamed, and festering: what to do?

IMPORTANT: There are situations when sutures and scars experience complications and heal poorly. The scar may turn red, be more textured to the touch, fester and even hurt.

What to do in such cases:

Treat the damaged area daily, depending on the scale of the problem, from one to several times a day.
When processing, you must not touch or injure the scar in any way; try not to scratch it or put pressure on it.
If you shower, dry the stitch with sterile gauze or cloth.
During treatment, hydrogen peroxide should be poured in a direct stream onto the wound, without using cotton wool or sponges.
After drying the scar (after taking a shower), treat the scar with brilliant green.
Apply a sterile bandage or post-operative tape.

IMPORTANT: Do not take any further measures on your own. Contact your doctor with your problem, who will prescribe you an antimicrobial, analgesic and antiseptic.

The scar hurts

Postoperative suture is oozing: what to do?

If the seam is oozing ichor, it cannot be left. Try to take care of your scar every day. Rinse with a solution of peroxide or furatsilin. Apply a loose bandage that allows air to pass through and absorbs excess secretions. If, in addition to the discharge, your stitch is very painful, consult a doctor for additional treatment.

The postoperative suture has come apart: what to do?

Why the seam may come apart:

The wound became infected
There is a disease in the body that makes the tissues soft and prevents rapid fusion.
A person's blood pressure is too high
Stitches that are too tight
Scar injury
Person's age (after 60)
Diabetes
Overweight
Kidney diseases
Bad habits
Poor nutrition

What to do:

See a doctor immediately
The doctor prescribes treatment based on blood tests
The doctor applies a postoperative bandage
The patient is observed more carefully

IMPORTANT: There is no point in trying to heal a wound after a suture has come apart on your own. If performed incorrectly, you risk more serious complications and blood poisoning.

Sealing of the postoperative suture and pain: what to do?

IMPORTANT: The most common cause of compaction in the scar is seroma (accumulation of lymphoid fluid).

Other reasons:

Scar suppuration- in this case, a thorough antiseptic action should be taken.
Fistula – occurs due to microbes entering the wound. It is important to have an antibacterial and antiseptic effect.

IMPORTANT: Any complication and compaction in the scar is not normal. The wound should be treated regularly to eliminate suppuration.

Why does the postoperative suture itch?

Causes of itching:

Reaction to fastening threads - they irritate the skin
Dirt gets into the wound - the body tries to resist microbes.
The wound heals, tightens and dries the skin - as a result, it stretches and itches.

IMPORTANT: When healing a scar, you should not scratch the tissue, as this will not bring pleasant sensations or relief, but can only aggravate the situation.

Video: “Removing stitches from a postoperative wound”

Few people know how to properly care for a suture after surgery, so, first of all, you need to seek help from a doctor who will tell you in detail how to treat the suture. It is important to know that there should always be hydrogen peroxide in the house; if it is not there, then you need to go to the pharmacy or send one of your close relatives. You will also need to purchase sterile bandages and brilliant green at the pharmacy (it is advisable to always have these products in your home medicine cabinet). You may also need to purchase special sterile cotton wool, since simple cotton wool will not work in this case - it is needed in order to reduce the risk of infection in the wound. If desired, the cotton wool can be replaced with cotton swabs or disks, but you need to be one hundred percent sure that they are sterile.

If, while still in the hospital, the doctor stopped applying a bandage to the seam, then there is no need to purchase sterile cotton wool. It is important to remember that the bandage only prolongs the healing process of the suture, since the wound under it will constantly get wet, and this is very harmful. In any case, you will definitely need to consult with your doctor again, since you need to be one hundred percent sure that if you do not apply a bandage, the stitch itself will not come apart (the bandage prevents infection from entering the wound). It is important to remember that you need to process the seam two to four times a day. The seam should be treated with special attention after taking a shower. However, you are allowed to shower no earlier than seven days after the operation, but you will need to check this with your doctor.

It is very important to know how to treat a postoperative suture after taking a shower. While taking a shower, under no circumstances should you rub the seam itself with a washcloth, as such actions can seriously harm the scar that has not yet had time to heal and there is a risk of seriously damaging it. After all hygiene procedures have been completely completed, it is necessary to take a sterile bandage and thoroughly blot the seam to remove all accumulated moisture from it, since it is in a wet environment that microbes intensively develop. Then you need to take hydrogen peroxide and pour this disinfectant solution directly onto the seam. You can also take a clean cotton pad, soak it generously in this solution, then treat the seam, and also wipe the skin next to the scar. Then you need to wait a while until the peroxide dries. After some time, as soon as the seam has dried, you will need to apply a small amount of brilliant green to the scar using a clean cotton pad or swab (you can also apply a solution of brilliant green using a simple cotton swab).

It is important to remember that the treatment of postoperative sutures should be carried out in a sterile environment to prevent infection of the scar. At the end of this treatment procedure, you need to apply a sterile bandage to the seam, of course, if the doctor does not allow you to no longer apply a bandage. Treatment of the postoperative suture should be carried out until the scar has completely healed, in some cases this may take several months (it all depends on what kind of operation was performed, as well as on the size of the suture). There are cases when the scar is damaged only in one place, therefore, even two or three weeks after the operation, fluid or blood is released. In this case, the problem area must be treated until the scar is completely healed.

Approximately one or two weeks after surgery (depending on how complex the surgery was), the stitches will be removed. This will also be influenced by how quickly the healing process of the postoperative scar proceeds. After the doctor removes all the sutures, it will be necessary to treat the suture in the same way for several more days. If desired, instead of a bandage, you can stick a special patch on the seam, which can also be purchased at any pharmacy. Such a patch should only be applied to fresh seams, therefore, after removing the threads, when the tissue begins to scar, it can not be used, since it can create a greenhouse effect, and this will negatively affect the tissue healing process. Do not forget that even after the stitches are removed, you must regularly visit the doctor and undergo a complete medical checkup to convince not only that the scar is healing correctly, but also that the operation was successful and no complications appeared. Also, an experienced doctor can advise which ointments to use in order not only to speed up the healing process of the suture, but also to prevent the formation of a deep and unsightly suture.

Treatment of postoperative sutures at home is a very important procedure that ensures rapid restoration of the dermis.

To speed up the wound healing process, you need to strictly follow the doctor’s recommendations.

The specialist will prescribe effective medications to treat the affected areas.

So, what should you apply to the skin around the stitches?

The healing process depends on the individual body. In some people, skin regeneration occurs quite quickly, while in others it takes a long period of time.

To get a good result, you need to provide adequate care to postoperative wounds.. To do this, the doctor selects medications to heal damaged areas.

The speed and characteristics of recovery are influenced by the following factors:

sterility;
regularity of procedures;
materials used for processing seams.

One of the key rules for caring for damaged areas of the dermis is compliance with the rules of sterility. Treatment of wounds is carried out exclusively with well-washed hands. For this purpose, carefully disinfected instruments must be used.

Depending on the nature of the damage, the seams are treated with the following antiseptics:

Potassium permanganate solution - it is important to strictly adhere to the dosage. This will help avoid getting burned.
Medical alcohol.
Zelenka.
Fucarcin - the drug is wiped off the surface with great difficulty. This may cause discomfort.
Hydrogen peroxide – may cause a slight burning sensation.
Anti-inflammatory ointments or gels.

In addition, you can treat the wound with an effective antiseptic - Chlorhexidine. In any case, you should definitely consult a doctor before starting therapy.

To speed up the healing process, it is necessary to follow the wound treatment algorithm:

disinfect hands and equipment that will be used;
carefully remove the bandage from the wound;
Apply an antiseptic to the seam using a gauze swab or a cotton swab;
apply a bandage.

Caring for a postoperative suture requires compliance with certain conditions:

treatment should be performed 2 times a day, but if necessary, this amount can be increased;
it is important to systematically check the wound for inflammation;
to avoid the formation of scars, do not remove dry crusts;
During water procedures, you should avoid using hard sponges
If complications occur in the form of redness, swelling or purulent secretion, you should immediately consult a doctor.

Many people are interested in how to treat a postoperative suture for better healing. A variety of means can be used for this purpose.

Today you can find many effective local drugs that can cope with the problem. Their use has a number of advantages:

availability;
broad spectrum of action;
creating a film on the surface of the wound - this avoids excessive tissue dryness;
nutrition of the dermis;
ease of use;
softening and lightening of scar defects.

It is important to consider that wet wounds should not be treated with ointments. They are prescribed after the healing process has begun.

Depending on the nature and degree of damage to the dermis, the following types of drugs are used:

simple antiseptics - suitable for treating shallow wounds;
medications with hormonal ingredients - used for extensive injuries that are accompanied by complications.

Correctly selected ointment for healing postoperative sutures allows you to achieve excellent results. The most effective means include the following:

In addition, you can choose an effective ointment or cream for resolving postoperative sutures. The most effective remedies in this category include the following:

A patch for healing postoperative sutures also helps to achieve good results.. This product is a plate that holds the incision area together and supplies the wound with the necessary substances.

Thanks to the use of a special patch, the following results can be achieved:

prevent the penetration of bacterial microorganisms into the wound;
absorb discharge from the damaged area;
ensure air flow to the seam area;
make the seam softer and smoother;
retain the necessary moisture in the scar area;
prevent seam growth;
avoid subsequent damage to the injured area.

All medications must be prescribed by a doctor. The specialist will definitely tell you how to care for the affected area.

Any self-medication options are strictly prohibited, as there is a risk of wound suppuration and progression of inflammation.

To speed up the healing process of affected areas, you need to use folk recipes. Today there are quite a few effective means:

To speed up the healing process of postoperative sutures, it is very important to provide good care for the damaged areas of the dermis. For this purpose, medications and folk remedies are actively used.

Always consult a physician before using any product. Self-medication can lead to dangerous consequences in the form of serious inflammation.

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