Whether or not to cover the gauze when applying gel after keloid removal should be judged according to the patient’s specific situation, if it is in exposed areas such as the head and face, no gauze is needed, and if it is in areas covered by clothing, gauze is recommended.
After keloidectomy surgery, if the patient’s wound is in the head, face and other daily need to expose the area, normal after removing the stitches when applying gel is no longer need to cover the gauze, pay attention to keep the wound clean and dry, protect the surgical area, to avoid scratching, friction and other mechanical injuries.
However, if the patient’s wound is in the place where clothes need to be worn, it is recommended to use gauze to cover it appropriately after applying gel after suture removal. Because the patient after the removal of stitches, the surgical incision has not yet fully recovered, clothing friction may cause secondary damage to the incision, and there will be discomfort symptoms.
Keloid excision after removing the stitches after applying gel to cover the gauze can not be generalized, it is recommended that patients follow the instructions of the specialist to choose.