After neck surgery, the stitches should be removed on time according to the doctor’s instructions, not too early or too late, and the care after removal of stitches should pay attention to the following aspects:
1. Keep the wound clean and clean: 24 hours after the removal of stitches before you can take a bath, to use clean water to clean the wound, do not feel free to touch, rub the wound, if you need to use medication, be sure to strictly comply with the doctor’s orders on time to change the medication.
2. Stay away from stimulating food and drinks, and actively protect yourself from the sun: after removing the stitches from the wound, usually avoid spicy and stimulating food, avoid smoking or drinking alcohol, and pay attention to sun protection for the surgical site.
3. Prevention of scars: after the wound scabs until the scabs fall off naturally, do not pick off the scabs with your hands, pay attention to the wound site moisturizing, sun protection.
Neck surgery after the removal of stitches should follow the doctor’s instructions, do not be careless, so as not to aggravate the condition, prolong the wound healing time.