Skin Lesion Removal
The post-operative care instructions below are retained for existing patients who have had skin lesion removal with Dr Roth.
Post-Operative Care — Skin Lesion Removal
If your wound is covered with Steri-Strips
Do not disturb the Steri-Strips. They are intended to remain in place until your follow-up appointment. Keep them covered when bathing or showering. If they fall off early, follow the wound care instructions below.
Wound Care Without Steri-Strips
You will need your prescribed antibiotic ointment, cotton-tipped applicators, and soap and water. Twice daily, use a cotton-tipped applicator to gently remove any dry blood or crusting from around the sutures. Apply antibiotic ointment over the wound. After 48 hours the wound edges are waterproof — you may gently sponge the area when bathing, pat it dry, and reapply the ointment.
Attend your follow-up appointment on the day arranged to have sutures removed. Your pathology report will be discussed with you at that appointment.
Paracetamol and ibuprofen are appropriate for post-operative pain management. Take as needed.
If You Have a Skin Graft
Your skin graft will be covered with a gauze dressing which must remain in place until your first post-operative visit. For the donor site, apply the same twice-daily cleaning and antibiotic ointment routine described above.
Contact Dr Roth’s rooms on (02) 9982 3439 during business hours. Outside business hours, attend your nearest emergency department or GP. Patients who had surgery at Castlecrag Private or North Shore Private may also contact the ward nursing staff — note these hospitals have no on-site medical staff overnight and no emergency department.
Specialist Otolaryngologist & Head and Neck Surgeon
Specialist registration — Otorhinolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery
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