Myongji Best Plastic Surgery Clinic

WOUND CLOSURE

Correctly align the wound tissue
Delicate suture treatment

Considering infection prevention and scar minimization
Check the condition as quickly as possible after the accident.

ABOUT

Accurately match the organized organization
Wound suture

If the skin is torn or widened, align the tissue accurately.
It is a treatment that helps recovery.

To prevent infection and minimize scars as soon as possible after the accident
It is important to check the status.

The medical team prepares fine sutures and forceps

TYPES

Depending on the condition of the wound
Three sewing methods

Three diagrams that show the difference between stuture, marginectomy, and muscle suture
Stit up the window
Match the torn skin and sew it up.
Resection of the side
Clean up the contaminated and damaged tissue and sew it up.
Muscle suture
If the muscle layer is damaged, the muscles are sutured together.

MICROSUTURE

You can see the scar well
A part with a lot of movement

Microsures are important for areas where scars are visible or move a lot, such as the face, eyes, and lips.

Fine sure

Use 8/0 fine suture if necessary.
Delicately adjust the skin spacing and tension.

INFORMATION

Check after sewing
Basic information

Treatment point
Suture within 24 hours after the accident is recommended.
Management of hospital visit
The next day of surgery, bleeding, inflammation, hematoma confirmation and disinfection treatment are recommended.
Remove the stitches
Face·neck 5~7 days / scalp·body·legs·hands and feet 10~14 days

AFTERCARE

After removing the stitches, continue
Management process

  1. 1~2 days later

    Wash your face and shower

    You can wash your face and shower after removing the stitches.

  2. About a week later

    Bath·Swimm

    You can take a bath and swim.

  3. 2 times a day · 2~3 months

    Scar ointment

    I use scar ointment consistently.

  4. Continuance

    UV protection

    It keeps UV protection.

SCAR CARE

To decide by looking at the condition of the wound
Scar care time

Scar lasers are usually considered to start 1 to 2 months after the seam removal.

    Look at the wound location, redness, scar thickness, and recovery status to determine the time of treatment.

  • The location of the wound
  • Red
  • Scar thickness
  • Recovery status

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

CONSULTATION

Check the location and depth of the wound
Please consult about the necessary sutures.

Check the wound condition and the subsequent management process together.