Why did the doctor ask me to lightly press the gauze in the surgical area? Using the palm of your hand to lightly compress the dressing in the surgical area will help to stop the bleeding and prevent significant local edema and hematoma after surgery, which can significantly shorten the duration of postoperative swelling. The duration of compression should preferably be about 45 minutes with appropriate intensity. For children or important parts of the eye, compression should be paid great attention. How should I care for the surgical incision? The surgical incision needs to be kept clean and dry, so the surgery usually requires one to three surgical dressing changes for the wound; if there is a wound in the mouth, the mouth should be rinsed with regular mouthwash every morning and evening and after meals. Does the surgical incision need to be bandaged all the time? If the wound recovers well and there is no trauma left, then the dressing can usually be removed and the local exposure can be removed in 24 to 72 hours. Of course, care should be taken to keep the area clean and dry until the stitches are removed. If the doctor applies pressure dressing to the wound, then please control the duration of the dressing as prescribed by the doctor. When are surgical sutures removed? The day of surgery does not count, for the face and neck it is about 7 days after surgery, for the trunk about 9 days after surgery, and for the extremity areas about 14 days. If the incision is red, swollen, oozing, or even draining, then the time of suture removal needs to be analyzed on a case-by-case basis. It is recommended to have the follow-up medication change and stitch removal in our hospital because it is free of charge and because we are professional. Do I need to be careful about what I eat after surgery? It is recommended to avoid smoking, alcohol and spicy diet for 1 to 3 months after surgery, in order to avoid stimulating scar growth; avoid sun exposure and placing pigmentation. However, there is no clear scientific study stating that dark foods such as soy sauce should not be consumed after surgery. If the wound happens to be around the mouth and cheek, it is recommended not to consume excessively hot or hard foods for 1 week after surgery. Do I need to use anti-scar medication for the wound? Yes. Studies have shown that in the early postoperative period (within 6 months), the application of medications that inhibit scar growth can help promote scar fading, softening, and reduce symptoms such as pain and itching. Therefore, you can consult with your doctor and use appropriate medications for interventional treatment before or after the removal of the stitches. Can I make the scars of surgery disappear? No. You cannot. However, as plastic and cosmetic surgeons, we are able to make the scars as inconspicuous as possible through superb techniques and very fine stitches. Of course, for individual scars, further treatment such as surgery, drug injections or radiotherapy will be required in the later sequence. Do I need to be reviewed regularly after surgery? Yes. The ideal time points for review are before stitches are removed, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, and 1 year after surgery. If you cannot guarantee every time point, at least make sure that the time points marked in red.