Surgical Wounds

After surgery, proper wound care is essential—not only to ensure smooth healing, but also to protect the surgical site from complications that can delay recovery or require re-intervention. While many surgical wounds heal without issue, others may become inflamed, infected, or reopen due to tension, movement, underlying medical conditions, or improper care at home.

We provide attentive, skilled support for individuals recovering from surgery, whether the procedure was minor or complex. Every wound is managed with the goal of restoring integrity, minimizing scarring, and avoiding setbacks. We take the pressure off patients and their families by offering reliable, in-home wound evaluations and treatment.

Surgical wounds can differ based on the procedure performed, location of the incision, and individual healing factors.

• Primary Closure Wounds: These incisions are closed with sutures, staples, or adhesives and require monitoring for signs of infection or dehiscence.
• Secondary Intention Wounds: Some wounds are left open intentionally to heal from the inside out due to infection risk or tissue loss.
• Skin Grafts or Flaps: Wounds involving transplanted skin require delicate care to ensure proper adherence and blood flow.
• Reopened or Complicated Surgical Sites: In cases of wound breakdown or infection, these areas need specialized attention to restart the healing process.

Our approach to post-operative wound care is proactive, precise, and responsive to each patient’s surgical journey.

• Incision Monitoring: We assess incision lines for swelling, drainage, redness, or tenderness—early signs of infection or poor healing.
• Dressing Management: Whether using standard gauze, hydrocolloid, or surgical-specific dressings, we ensure appropriate moisture control and protection of the wound.
• Suture/Staple Care and Removal: We evaluate healing before suture or staple removal and ensure it is performed cleanly and safely when due.
• Pain and Swelling Support: We assist in managing post-op inflammation and discomfort to improve patient mobility and comfort.
• Infection Prevention: Antiseptic protocols and sterile technique are followed closely, and any signs of infection are addressed immediately.
• Education for At-Home Care: Patients and caregivers are coached on hygiene, red flags to watch for, and steps to support healing between visits.
• Coordination with Surgeons: We maintain communication with the surgical team as needed, sharing updates or alerting them to changes in the wound’s status.

Every surgical recovery is unique. We make sure each wound receives the individualized care it needs so that healing progresses smoothly and patients can return to normal life with peace of mind.