Post Surgical

Up to 3% of people who undergo surgery experience infections. Post-surgical wound care can reduce this risk and speed up the healing process. At Restore Wound Healing in Rockwall, Texas, wound care specialist Lince Varughese, MD, and his team provide complete care for post-surgical wounds to those in and around the area. They can partner with your surgeon and develop a personalized treatment plan to help you recover quickly. Call Restore Wound Healing today to schedule a post-surgical wound care consultation, or book your appointment online.

What is post-surgical wound care?

Post-surgical wound care aims to prevent infections and speed up healing after surgery or another medical procedure. 

Most surgical incisions are small and heal well on their own, but complications can arise if you don’t care for them properly or have an underlying medical condition. Partnering with a qualified wound care specialist provides peace of mind and helps you return to activity sooner.

Am I a candidate for post-surgical wound care?

Anyone preparing to undergo or recovering from surgery is a candidate for post-surgical wound care. Most surgical incisions heal without problems, but between 0.5% and 3% of people who have surgery end up developing an infection, according to the National Institutes of Health. Post-surgical wound care cleans and protects each incision site, reducing this risk.

What does post-surgical wound care involve?

At Restore Wound Healing, Dr. Varughese tailors post-surgical wound care to each person’s symptoms and needs. Treatment typically follows a similar approach, including:

Wound exam

During your first appointment, Dr. Varughese asks about your surgery and examines each incision site. He assesses the size and location of each incision and checks for signs of infection, like redness, swelling, and oozing pus.

Wound cleaning and dressing

Most wound dressings stay on for a few days after hospital discharge, but cleaning and changing the bandages regularly is key to recovery. 

Dr. Varughese removes the old dressings and cleans and sanitizes each incision site. This removes any germs and debris and reduces your risk of infection. Next, Dr. Varughese performs any necessary treatments, like wound debridement (tissue removal), and then covers each incision with a new bandage.

He might also apply Juven®, a therapeutic collagen powder, to the wound or use Theraworx® topical skin products to promote healing.

Personalized treatment plan

After Dr. Varughese examines and treats each surgical incision, he provides at-home care instructions. These include:

• Inspecting your incisions daily for signs of infection
• Wearing loose, comfortable clothing to let your incisions and skin breathe
• Avoiding scratching or picking at the incisions
• Cleaning the wounds daily
• Changing your wound dressings as prescribed

Don’t be afraid to speak up if you have questions. Dr. Varughese loves supporting his patients and wants to make your recovery as smooth and easy as possible. 

Call Restore Wound Healing today to schedule post-surgical wound care, or book your appointment online.