It is important to care for your sutures to help the healing process. Read more on WA Health website. Different types of wounds require different types of care, depending on whether they have resulted from surgery, punctures, burns, tears or ulcers.
Read more on myDr website. A perineal tear is a laceration of the skin, muscles and other soft tissues that separate the vaginal opening and the anus back passage.
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Thank you for sharing our content. A message has been sent to your recipient's email address with a link to the content webpage. Your name: is required Error: This is required. Your email: is required Error: This is required Error: Not a valid value. Scars can take up to 2 years to fully mature. The final appearance of the scar depends on several factors including the extent of the original wound, inherited skin qualities and how well the scar was looked after.
After the sutures have been removed from a wound, or around 2 to 4 weeks after the injury, scar massage can be performed. This should be done for 5 to 10 minutes, twice a day.
Do not massage any scar that is open or looks infected. For the first 2 to 4 weeks, massage should be done along the same direction as the incision.
The pressure applied should be enough to change the colour of the scar from pink to pale, but should not be so firm that it is painful. After about 4 weeks, the scar can be massaged in all directions. Continue to massage daily until the scar is pale and thin. Moisturising lotions such as Vitamin E cream, aloe vera, sorbolene or other un-fragranced products can be used to soften the scar and make massage easier.
It is very important to protect the scar from sun damage, which can permanently discolour the scar. You should always cover the scar with at least SPF 30 sunblock or zinc cream, wear clothing that covers the scar and stay in the shade.
It is important to avoid activities and areas that will get the wound dirty. This includes bike riding, skateboarding and swimming and play areas like sandpits.
A scar is a problem if it is painful or itchy, hard or raised, restricts movement or remains purple or red. Risk factors for problem scars include certain skin types especially dark, Mediterranean or Asian skin , previous problem scars, or post-operative wound complications such as poor healing greater than three weeks or infection. This publication is provided for education and information purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical care.
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Readers should note that over time currency and completeness of the information may change. All users should seek advice from a qualified healthcare professional for a diagnosis and answers to their medical questions. Skip to navigation Skip to main content Site map Accessibility Contact us. If your doctor told you how to care for your cut, follow your doctor's instructions. If you did not get instructions, follow this general advice: After the first 24 to 48 hours, wash around the cut with clean water 2 times a day.
Don't use hydrogen peroxide or alcohol, which can slow healing. You may cover the cut with a thin layer of petroleum jelly, such as Vaseline, and a non-stick bandage. Apply more petroleum jelly and replace the bandage as needed.
Prop up the sore area on a pillow anytime you sit or lie down during the next 3 days. Try to keep it above the level of your heart. This will help reduce swelling. Avoid any activity that could cause your cut to reopen. Do not remove the stitches on your own. Your doctor will tell you when to come back to have the stitches removed. Leave Steri-Strips on until they fall off.
Be safe with medicines. Read and follow all instructions on the label. If the doctor gave you a prescription medicine for pain, take it as prescribed. If you are not taking a prescription pain medicine, ask your doctor if you can take an over-the-counter medicine. Call your doctor or your nurse call line now or seek immediate medical care if: You have new pain, or your pain gets worse. The skin near the cut is cold or pale or changes colour. You have tingling, weakness, or numbness near the cut.
The cut starts to bleed, and blood soaks through the bandage. Oozing small amounts of blood is normal. You have trouble moving the area near the cut. You have symptoms of infection, such as: Increased pain, swelling, warmth, or redness around the cut.
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