Information about the types and healing process of postoperative sutures. It also tells what actions need to be taken in case of complications.

After a person has undergone surgery, scars and stitches remain for a long time. From this article you will learn how to properly process a postoperative suture and what to do in case of complications.

Types of postoperative sutures

A surgical suture is used to connect biological tissues. Views after surgical sutures depend on the nature and scale of the surgical intervention and are:

• bloodless, which do not require special threads, but are glued together using a special adhesive
• bloody, which are stitched with medical suture material through biological tissues

Depending on the method of applying bloody sutures, there are the following types:

• simple nodal- the puncture has a triangular shape, which holds the suture material well
• continuous intradermal- most common which provides a good cosmetic effect
• vertical or horizontal mattress - used for deep, extensive tissue damage
• purse string – intended for plastic fabrics
• entwining - as a rule, serves to connect vessels and hollow organs

The following techniques and instruments are used for suturing vary:

• manual, when applying which a regular needle, tweezers and other instruments are used. Suture materials - synthetic, biological, wire, etc.
• mechanical carried out using a device using special brackets

The depth and extent of the injury dictates the method of suturing:

• single-row - the seam is applied in one tier
• multilayer - application is made in several rows (muscle and vascular tissues are first connected, then the skin is sutured)

In addition, surgical sutures are divided into:

• removable- after the wound has healed, the suture material is removed (usually used on covering tissue)
• submersible- cannot be removed (suitable for joining internal tissues)

Materials that are used for surgical sutures can be:

• absorbable - removal of suture material is not required. Typically used for ruptures of mucous and soft tissues
• non-absorbable - removed after a certain period of time determined by the doctor

When applying sutures, it is very important to connect the edges of the wound tightly so that the possibility of cavity formation is completely excluded. Any type of surgical sutures requires treatment with antiseptic or antibacterial drugs.

How and with what should I treat a postoperative suture for better healing at home?

The healing period of wounds after surgery largely depends on the human body: for some this process occurs quickly, for others it takes longer. long time. But the key to a successful result is proper therapy after suturing. The timing and nature of healing are influenced by the following factors:

• sterility
• materials for processing the suture after surgery
• regularity

One of the most important requirements for postoperative injury care is maintaining sterility. Treat wounds only with thoroughly washed hands using disinfected instruments.

Depending on the nature of the injury, postoperative sutures are treated with various antiseptic agents:

• potassium permanganate solution (it is important to follow the dosage to avoid the possibility of burns)
• iodine (in large quantities may cause dry skin)
• brilliant green
• medical alcohol
• fucarcin (difficult to wipe off from the surface, which causes some inconvenience)
• hydrogen peroxide (may cause a slight burning sensation)
• anti-inflammatory ointments and gels

Often used at home for these purposes. folk remedies:

• oil tea tree(in its pure form)
• tincture of larkspur roots (2 tbsp., 1 tbsp. water, 1 tbsp. alcohol)
• ointment (0.5 cups beeswax, 2 cups vegetable oil cook over low heat for 10 minutes, let cool)
• cream with calendula extract (add a drop of rosemary and orange oils)

Before using these medications, be sure to consult your doctor. In order for the healing process to occur as quickly as possible short time without complications, it is important to follow the rules for processing seams:

• disinfect hands and tools that may be needed
• carefully remove the bandage from the wound. If it sticks, pour peroxide on it before applying antiseptic.
• Using a cotton swab or gauze swab, lubricate the seam with an antiseptic drug
• apply a bandage

In addition, do not forget to comply with the following conditions:

• carry out processing twice a day, if necessary and more often
• regularly carefully examine the wound for inflammation
• To avoid the formation of scars, do not remove dry crusts and scabs from the wound
• When showering, do not rub the seam with hard sponges
• If complications occur (purulent discharge, swelling, redness), consult a doctor immediately

How to remove postoperative sutures at home?

The removable postoperative suture must be removed on time, since the material used to connect the tissue acts as a foreign body to the body. In addition, if the threads are not removed in a timely manner, they can grow into the tissue, leading to inflammation.

We all know that the postoperative suture must be removed medical worker under suitable conditions using special tools. However, it happens that there is no opportunity to visit a doctor, the time for removing the stitches has already come, and the wound looks completely healed. In this case, you can remove the suture material yourself.

To get started, prepare the following:

• antiseptic drugs
• sharp scissors (preferably surgical, but you can also use nail scissors)
• dressing
• antibiotic ointment (in case of infection in the wound)

Perform the seam removal process as follows:

• disinfect instruments
• wash your hands thoroughly up to the elbows and treat them with an antiseptic
• choose a well-lit place
• remove the bandage from the seam
• using alcohol or peroxide, treat the area around the seam
• Using tweezers, gently lift the first knot slightly
• holding it, use scissors to cut the suture thread
• carefully, slowly pull out the thread
• continue in the same order: lift the knot and pull the threads
• make sure to remove all suture material
• treat the seam area with an antiseptic
• apply a bandage for better healing

In case of self-removal postoperative sutures To avoid complications, strictly follow these requirements:

• You can remove only small superficial seams yourself
• Do not remove surgical staples or wires at home
• make sure the wound is completely healed
• if bleeding occurs during the process, stop the action, treat with an antiseptic and consult a doctor
• protect the seam area from ultraviolet radiation, as the skin there is still too thin and susceptible to burns
• avoid the possibility of injury to this area

What to do if a seal appears at the site of the postoperative suture?

Often, after the operation, a patient experiences a seal under the suture, which is formed due to the accumulation of lymph. As a rule, it does not pose a threat to health and disappears over time. However, in some cases complications may arise in the form of:

• inflammation- accompanied by painful sensations in the suture area, redness is observed, and the temperature may rise
• suppuration- when the inflammatory process is advanced, pus may leak from the wound
• the formation of keloid scars is not dangerous, but has an unaesthetic appearance. Such scars can be removed using laser resurfacing or surgery.

If you observe the listed signs, contact the surgeon who operated on you. And if this is not possible, go to the hospital at your place of residence.

If you see a lump, consult a doctor

Even if it later turns out that the resulting lump is not dangerous and will resolve on its own over time, the doctor must conduct an examination and give his opinion. If you are convinced that the postoperative suture seal is not inflamed, does not cause pain and there is no purulent discharge, follow these requirements:

• Follow the rules of hygiene. Keep bacteria away from the injured area
• treat the seam twice a day and change the dressing material promptly
• When showering, avoid getting water on the unhealed area
• don't lift weights
• make sure that your clothes do not rub the seam and the areola around it
• Before going outside, apply a protective sterile bandage
• Do not under any circumstances apply compresses or rub yourself with various tinctures on the advice of friends. This can lead to complications. A doctor must prescribe treatment

Compliance with these simple rules is the key to successful treatment of suture seals and the possibility of getting rid of scars without surgical or laser technologies.

The postoperative suture does not heal, it is red, inflamed: what to do?

One of a number of postoperative complications is inflammation of the suture. This process is accompanied by such phenomena as:

• swelling and redness in the suture area
• the presence of a seal under the seam that can be felt with your fingers
• temperature rise and blood pressure
• general weakness and muscle pain

The reasons for the appearance of the inflammatory process and further non-healing of the postoperative suture can be different:

• infection in a postoperative wound
• During the operation, the subcutaneous tissues were injured, resulting in the formation of hematomas
• suture material had increased tissue reactivity
• in overweight patients, wound drainage is insufficient
• low immunity of the patient being operated on

Often there is a combination of several of the listed factors that may arise:

• due to an error by the operating surgeon (instruments and materials were not processed sufficiently)
• due to patient non-compliance with postoperative requirements
• due to indirect infection, in which microorganisms are spread through the blood from another source of inflammation in the body

If you see redness in the suture, consult a doctor immediately

In addition, the healing of a surgical suture largely depends on individual characteristics body:

• weight- in obese people, the wound after surgery may heal more slowly
• age - tissue regeneration occurs faster at a young age
• nutrition - lack of proteins and vitamins slows down the recovery process
• chronic diseases - their presence prevents rapid healing

If you notice redness or inflammation of a postoperative suture, do not delay visiting a doctor. It is the specialist who must examine the wound and prescribe the correct treatment:

• remove stitches if necessary
• washes the wounds
• install drainage to drain purulent discharge
• will prescribe the necessary medications for external and internal use

Timely implementation of the necessary measures will prevent the likelihood of severe consequences (sepsis, gangrene). After medical procedures have been performed by your attending physician, to speed up the healing process at home, follow these recommendations:

• treat the suture and the area around it several times a day with the medications prescribed by the attending physician
• While showering, try not to touch the wound with a washcloth. When you get out of the bath, gently blot the seam with a bandage.
• change sterile dressings on time
• take multivitamins
• add extra protein to your diet
• do not lift heavy objects

In order to minimize the risk of an inflammatory process, it is necessary to take preventive measures before surgery:

• boost your immunity
• sanitize your mouth
• identify the presence of infections in the body and take measures to get rid of them
• strictly observe hygiene rules after surgery

Postoperative fistula: causes and methods of control

One of the negative consequences after surgical intervention is postoperative fistula, which is a channel in which purulent cavities are formed. It occurs as a consequence of the inflammatory process when there is no outlet for purulent fluid.
The reasons for the appearance of fistulas after surgery can be different:

• chronic inflammation
• the infection is not completely eliminated
• rejection by the body of non-absorbable suture material

The last reason is the most common. The threads that connect tissues during surgery are called ligatures. Therefore, a fistula that occurs due to its rejection is called ligature. Around the thread is formed granuloma, that is, a compaction consisting of the material itself and fibrous tissue. Such a fistula is formed, as a rule, for two reasons:

• entry of pathogenic bacteria into the wound due to incomplete disinfection of threads or instruments during surgery
• weak the immune system patient, due to which the body weakly resists infections, and there is a slow recovery after the introduction of a foreign body

A fistula can appear in different postoperative periods:

• within a week after surgery
• after a few months

Signs of fistula formation are:

• redness in the area of ​​inflammation
• the appearance of compactions and tubercles near or on the seam
• painful sensations
• discharge of pus
• temperature increase

After surgery, a very unpleasant phenomenon may occur - a fistula.

If you experience any of the above symptoms, be sure to consult a doctor. If measures are not taken in time, the infection can spread throughout the body.

Treatment of postoperative fistulas is determined by the doctor and can be of two types:

• conservative
• surgical

The conservative method is used if the inflammatory process has just begun and has not led to serious disorders. In this case, the following is carried out:

• removal of dead tissue around the seam
• washing the wound from pus
• removing the outer ends of the thread
• patient taking antibiotics and immune-boosting drugs

The surgical method includes a number of medical measures:

• make an incision to drain the pus
• remove the ligature
• wash the wound
• if necessary, perform the procedure again after a few days
• if there are multiple fistulas, you may be prescribed complete excision of the suture
• the stitches are reapplied
• a course of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs is prescribed
• complexes of vitamins and minerals are prescribed
• standard therapy prescribed after surgery is carried out

IN Lately A new method of treating fistulas has appeared - ultrasound. This is the most gentle method. Its disadvantage is the length of the process. In addition to the methods listed, healers offer folk remedies for the treatment of postoperative fistulas:

• mumiyo dissolve in water and mix with aloe juice. Soak a bandage in the mixture and apply to the inflamed area. Keep it for several hours
• wash the wound with a decoction St. John's wort(4 tablespoons of dry leaves per 0.5 liters of boiling water)
• take 100 g of medical tar, butter, flower honey, pine resin, crushed aloe leaf. Mix everything and heat in a water bath. Dilute with medical alcohol or vodka. Apply the prepared mixture around the fistula, cover with film or plaster
• Apply a sheet to the fistula at night cabbage

However, do not forget that folk remedies are only auxiliary therapy and do not cancel a visit to the doctor. To prevent the formation of postoperative fistulas it is necessary:

• Before the operation, examine the patient for the presence of diseases
• prescribe antibiotics to prevent infection
• carefully handle instruments before surgery
• avoid contamination of suture materials

Ointments for healing and resorption of postoperative sutures

For resorption and healing of postoperative sutures, antiseptic agents (brilliant, iodine, chlorhexidine, etc.) are used. Modern pharmacology offers other drugs of similar properties in the form of ointments for local use. Using them for healing purposes at home has a number of advantages:

• availability
• wide spectrum of action
• the fatty base on the surface of the wound creates a film that prevents tissue from drying out
• skin nutrition
• Ease of use
• softening and lightening of scars

It should be noted that the use of ointments for wet wounds of the skin is not recommended. They are prescribed when the healing process has already begun.

Based on the nature and depth of skin damage, different kinds ointments:

• simple antiseptic(for shallow superficial wounds)
• containing hormonal components (for extensive, with complications)

• Vishnevsky ointment- one of the most affordable and popular pulling agents. Promotes accelerated release from purulent processes
• levomekol- has a combined effect: antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic. Recommended for purulent discharge from the suture
• vulnuzan- a product based on natural ingredients. Apply to both wound and bandage
• levosin- kills microbes, removes inflammation, promotes healing
• stellanine- a new generation ointment that removes swelling and kills infection, stimulates skin regeneration
• eplan- one of the most powerful means of local treatment. Has an analgesic and anti-infective effect
• solcoseryl- Available in the form of a gel or ointment. The gel is used when the wound is fresh, and the ointment when healing has begun. The drug reduces the likelihood of scar formation. Better to put under a bandage
• actovegin- a cheaper analogue of solcoseryl. Successfully fights inflammation, practically does not cause allergic reactions. Therefore, it can be recommended for use by pregnant and lactating women. Can be applied directly to damaged skin
• agrosulfan- has a bactericidal effect, has an antimicrobial and analgesic effect

Ointment for treating seams

• naftaderm - has anti-inflammatory properties. Additionally, it relieves pain and softens scars.
• Contractubex - used when the suture begins to heal. Has a softening, smoothing effect in the scar area
• mederma - helps increase tissue elasticity and lightens scars

Listed medicinal products prescribed by a doctor and used under his supervision. Remember that you cannot self-medicate postoperative sutures in order to prevent wound suppuration and further inflammation.

Plaster for healing postoperative sutures

One of the effective means for caring for postoperative sutures is a patch made from medical silicone. This is a soft self-adhesive plate that is fixed to the seam, connecting the edges of the fabric, and is suitable for minor damage to the skin.
The advantages of using the patch are as follows:

• prevents pathogenic microorganisms from entering the wound
• absorbs discharge from the wound
• does not cause irritation
• breathable, allowing the skin under the patch to breathe
• Helps soften and smooth out scars
• retains moisture well in fabrics, preventing drying out
• prevents scar enlargement
• easy to use
• There is no skin injury when removing the patch

Some patches are waterproof, allowing the patient to shower without risk of suture damage. The most commonly used patches are:

• cosmopore
• mepilex
• mepitak
• hydrofilm
• fixopore

To achieve positive results in the healing of postoperative sutures, this medical product must be used correctly:

• remove the protective film
• apply the adhesive side to the seam area
• change every other day
• periodically peel off the patch and check the condition of the wound

We remind you that before using any pharmacological agent, you must consult your doctor.

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Surgical operations are quite common nowadays. Most patients agree to them without the slightest fear or doubt, some even undergo “optional” operations at their own expense - we are, of course, talking about plastic surgery. And yet, many people are not even concerned about how the intervention will go, but how noticeable the stitches will be after the operation. Do not forget that how quickly and how well the incisions heal largely depends on the care they take during the recovery period.

Basic rules for caring for sutures during the recovery period

Surely you will be told about how to care for sutures after surgery upon discharge, but if the medical staff forgot about this or you don’t remember, we will remind you. The main rule is to always keep the seam clean and dry. If the incision has already healed well enough, and open wound no, you can wash it with plain water and laundry soap. After each hygiene procedure, it is imperative to apply an antiseptic. Brilliant greens, iodine or a solution of potassium permanganate will do. But you should avoid regularly using alcohol or cologne for washing - the whole point is that these compositions dry the skin too much. If there is even the slightest suspicion that the sutures have become contaminated after surgery, they should be washed with hydrogen peroxide. The same procedure is necessary for festering sutures.

Should I wear a bandage or not?

The issue of dressings during the rehabilitation period after surgery should be decided by a doctor. It all depends on the depth and length of the incision, where it is located, how well it heals, and other factors. The patient must listen to his own feelings. For example, if surgeries catch on clothing, a bandage should be applied at least for periods physical activity. Another pressing question: should the stitches be treated with special ointments that speed up healing, or is it easier to let everything take its course? You should use folk remedies with caution, but among pharmacological products there are many compounds that have proven themselves to be positive. The most popular remedy is Levomekol ointment; you can also use any panthenol-based products. After removing the threads, you can treat the scars with special oils and various compounds that accelerate cell regeneration and moisturize the skin.

Time of surgery: will the stitches heal soon?

The question of the duration of rehabilitation after surgery is more than individual. On average, sutures are removed within 7-10 days. In some situations, this period can be extended to two weeks; more is rare, as the risk of threads growing into the skin increases. Remember: Your doctor or nurse should remove your sutures after surgery unless you were instructed otherwise upon discharge. After removing the threads, scar care must be continued. Regardless of how the rehabilitation after the operation goes, the incision site is considered to be completely healed approximately one month after the intervention. Namely, when a clear scar forms.

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. WITH special attention the seam should be processed 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 occurs. postoperative scar. 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 sutures are removed, it is necessary to regularly visit the doctor and undergo a full medical examination to ensure not only that the scar is healing properly, but also that the operation was successful and no complications have arisen. Also experienced doctor can advise which ointments to use in order not only to speed up the healing process of the seam, but also to prevent the formation of a deep and unsightly seam.

The surgical suture, which was applied using threads, must be removed on time. Any thread other than absorbable thread is considered foreign to the body. If you miss the moment to remove the suture, the threads can grow into the tissue, which will lead to inflammatory formations.

Threads should be removed by a medical professional if special disinfected instruments are available. However, if it is not possible to visit a doctor, and the time to remove the threads has come, you need to remove the foreign material yourself.

You need to follow the instructions:

• Prepare all necessary materials for treatment: antiseptic, scissors, bandages for dressing, antibiotic ointment
• Process metal tools. Wash your hands up to the elbows and also treat
• Carefully remove the bandage from the scar and treat the wound and the area around it. The lighting should be as comfortable as possible in order to examine the scar for the presence of inflammatory processes
• Using tweezers, lift the knot from the edge and cut the thread with scissors
• Slowly pull the thread and try to pull it out completely. When the thread is removed, you need to make sure that all suture material is removed
• Treat the scar with an antiseptic. Cover the stitch with a bandage for further healing
• When the threads are removed, micro wounds are formed. Therefore, at first you need to continue processing, applying a bandage.

How to get rid of seal on a seam?

The seal on the scar appears due to accumulation. Usually it is not dangerous to health, but sometimes it can cause serious harm:

• with inflammation. Painful symptoms, redness appear, t increases
• purulent formations
• the appearance of keloid scars - when the scar becomes more pronounced

Advantages of using patches:

• prevents infection from entering the wound
• sucks out purulent formations from the scar
• does not cause allergic reactions
• Excellent air permeability, which allows the wound to heal faster
• softens and nourishes young skin, helps smooth out scars
• doesn't let you dry out
• protects the scar from injury and stretching
• easy to use, easy to remove

List of the most effective patches after operation:

• Cosmopore
• Mepilex
• Mepitak
• Gidrofim
• Fixopor

To effectively tighten the scar, medications can be applied to the surface of the shepherd:

• Antiseptics. Have a wound-healing effect, protect against infection
• Analgesics and non-steroidal drugs - have an analgesic effect
• Gel - help the scar to dissolve

Rules for using patches:

• Remove the packaging, release the adhesive side of the patch from the protective film
• Apply the adhesive side of the patch to the body so that the soft pad is on the scar
• Use once every 2 days. During this entire period, the patch must remain on the scar.
• It is important to periodically check the condition by unfastening the shepherd

We must not forget that restoration of the suture after surgery depends on sterility. It is important that germs, moisture, and dirt do not get on the wound. An ugly scar will gradually heal and resolve only if you properly care for the scar. Before using any remedy, a mandatory consultation with a surgeon is required.

The healing of a postoperative suture depends on the resistance of the skin itself and the general resistance of the body. Its healing by primary intention is not always successful, which is associated with microbial lysis of the skin flap and suppuration of the secondary suture.

Among the means for treating postoperative sutures, iodine and, tested hundreds of times, remain the most powerful. Thousands of remedies have been invented that are more expensive than them, but nothing more effective!

In order for a postoperative wound to heal well, you need patience, hygiene, and compliance with the doctor’s recommendations, good vacation and good nutrition.

It is necessary to treat the postoperative suture several times a day, especially carefully after taking a shower. You can wash yourself 7 days after surgery. When washing, do not touch the seam with a washcloth so as not to damage the healing scar. After a shower, the seam should be blotted with a bandage and treated with hydrogen peroxide. When the scar dries a little, you need to apply brilliant green directly to the seam.

The suture is treated until it heals completely. If the postoperative suture is dry and nothing is oozing from it, it does not need to be sealed. Such wounds heal much faster in air.

Sometimes it may have problem areas. If blood or fluid oozes from a postoperative scar, the bandage has shifted, or pain appears in the wound area, it is not recommended to treat the suture yourself. It is better if this is done by a qualified specialist. The presence of any discharge from a postoperative wound indicates that it has become infected, which can spread further, leading to negative consequences. These areas must be treated until the tissue is completely scarred. After removing the threads, the seam is processed for several more days.

When processing seams, do not use cotton wool. Its particles can remain on the seam and cause an inflammatory process. Therefore, when processing seams, it is necessary to use exclusively gauze wipes.

The wound should be treated with a skin antiseptic - brilliant green, alcohol, iodinol or iodoperone. It is best to use fucorcin or Castellani liquid - they are excellent for treating skin. Before caring for a postoperative suture at home, you should stock up on levomekol or sea buckthorn ointment. For prolonged wounds, ointments that contain panthenol are suitable. Sea buckthorn oil can be replaced with milk thistle oil. Both of these products promote the healing of scars and scars, but after treatment with milk thistle oil, the seams look neater.

Kontraktubes and Mederma ointments are used in the third month after the stitches have been removed.

When caring for a postoperative suture, if there is no discharge from it, you can use physiotherapeutic procedures - phonophoresis with special absorbable solutions. In this case, the sutures heal faster and form into barely noticeable scars. You can start physiotherapy 2-3 weeks after the stitches are removed.