21 Dec From Incision to Scar – What You Need to Know About Post-Surgical Wound Healing

An approaching surgery for yourself or a loved one can be stressful. There’s a lot involved and plenty to manage before and after the procedure. One of the things you may be wondering about is post-surgical wound healing. Specifically, how do wounds heal after surgery, and what can you do to speed up the process? 

How you treat your wound after surgery is vital to your recovery. Here’s what you need to know about post-surgical wound healing, so you heal properly, don’t get an infection, and won’t end up with a nasty scar. And we’ll also let you know how a personalized wound care solution can aid in this healing process. 

What you need to know about post-surgical wound healing

Taking care of a surgical incision and managing pain are vital concerns after surgery. A surgical wound is a cut made to the skin by your surgeon during a procedure. At the end of the procedure, the incision is joined back together with either staples, stitches, adhesive dressings, or Steristrips to allow the skin edges to come together for healing. 

Normal surgical wound healing happens in several stages. The first stage occurs in the operating room, where the medical team manages bleeding and closes the wound. The next stage happens in the hospital and at home over about a week. This is when the body focuses on removing debris and bacteria and increasing oxygen and nutrients to the wound. 

For up to a month after surgery, the wound is in a rebuilding phase. This is when the area along the incision thickens, indicating the buildup of collagen in the wound. The process continues for a year or more into the remodeling phase, where the continued buildup of collagen increases the strength of tissue surrounding the wound. 

How a personalized wound care solution can help

Some surgical wounds heal quickly. But it’s possible for wounds to re-open, sutures to tear, or other complications to happen, such as infection. When a wound isn’t treated correctly post-surgery, it’s more likely that something like infection or scarring can take place. 

When you’re healing at home after your operation, you’ll be asked to take care of your wound. Unfortunately, wound care must be personalized because every patient and wound is unique. What works for one person may not be as effective for you. It’s also essential that the home wound care experience be simple and convenient. The good news is that FritzFinn has a solution that checks all these boxes. 

FritzFinn is an innovator in at-home wound care solutions. Their SMARTKITS™ are a personalized solution for wound care that simplifies this process. When you use this solution, you get everything you need for a single wound dressing delivered directly to your doorstep. SMARTKITS include gloves, saline for wound irrigation, gauze, a customized bandage covering, and a customized collagen dressing. 

Remember, collagen is a vital component of the wound-healing process. It helps reduce scarring and speeds up the healing process. The use of collagen in the treatment of post-surgical wounds is recommended by the American College of Surgeons, which is why FritzFinn includes collagen dressings in every one of its kits. 

If you or a loved one are facing an upcoming surgery, contact us to find out how you can get the personalized wound care solution you need from FritzFinn.