Do you need to be hospitalized for buttock skin flap surgery?

The need for hospitalization is usually determined by the specifics of the patient’s surgery. If the buttocks are small, they can be eliminated with local anesthesia and the trauma is minimal, so hospitalization is not required. If the buttocks are large, they can be removed with a skin graft, and hospitalization is usually required for persistent bleeding during surgery and postoperative infections. After buttock dermatomes surgery, patients should pay attention to local cleaning and care, and change the medication regularly to avoid postoperative wound infection, which will affect the healing of the wound. Also need to take amoxicillin, cefaclor and other antibiotics to prevent infection. At the same time should pay attention to light diet, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, avoid spicy, stimulating, fried food, ensure enough sleep, drink more water, ensure smooth bowel movement. It is recommended that patients go to the hospital regularly for review after the operation, and standardize the treatment under the guidance of the doctor.