WOUND CARE

EMERGENCIES - THINGS TO CALL THE OFFICE ABOUT:

• Fever 101 degrees or higher.
• Redness around the wound.
• Drainage from the wound - not all drainage is bad, but let us decide.
• Significant increase in tenderness on the wound.

Personal Hygiene

• Take a shower daily, just do no not let the water hit the tegaderm directly. Do not submerge in a tub, pool, or spa for 3 weeks or until after we see you back after surgery.  
• Do not put any creams, rubs, oils, or medicine on the wound.  

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