Depending on the nature and size of the scar and the surgical approach required, the time required for surgery varies, generally ranging from 0.5 to 4 hours. The surgery is performed under anesthesia, which is optional depending on the needs of the surgery. There is some mild pain when the doctor gives the anesthesia, which is usually tolerable. There is no pain during the surgery, and after the anesthesia wears off at the end of the surgery, there will be local swelling or discomfort, which will not be very painful.
After surgery, you should: 1. take oral antimicrobial for at least 3 days to prevent infection. 2. keep the bandage outside the surgical area neat and clean and do not remove it at will. 3. avoid strenuous local activities. 4. follow up and remove the stitches regularly according to the doctor’s requirements. 5. contact the doctor promptly if there are changes in your condition.
Since different parts of the body require different time for wound healing, the time for stitch removal after surgery varies, generally 5 to 14 days for stitch removal, and 1 to 4 weeks for basic recovery after stitch removal. There are generally no special requirements for the diet of scar patients after surgery. It is worth mentioning that patients with proliferative scar and keloid should avoid drinking alcohol and eating spicy food.