Nowadays, medical technology is developing very rapidly. As we all know, in the past, if people were injured and the wound was long and deep, they would have a skin suturing operation. However, this operation has a particularly big disadvantage: it will Leave an unsightly "centipede" for a day. In response to this problem, products that can always be zipped without sewing are slowly being promoted. However, because this is a new product, many people don’t know that zipper caesarean section wounds can be removed in how many days, so let’s learn about it together! Zipper How many days does it take to remove the cesarean section wound?
After cesarean section, cosmetic zippers generally do not need to be removed. The zipper adhered to the skin around the incision can be gently removed 1-2 weeks after the operation. Although the skin does not require sutures, the subcutaneous fat layer is sutured with sutures. Some women may have a thread reaction. If they experience discomfort, they can go to the hospital to have the sutures removed. Pay attention to aseptic operation when removing sutures. Use iodophor cotton balls to wipe and disinfect the incisions before and after removal of sutures. Cover the abdominal incision with sterile gauze after removal of sutures. You can take a shower in about 10 days, but be careful not to soak the incision in water. After cesarean section, pay attention to vaginal bleeding and abdominal pain, pay attention to hygiene, change sanitary napkins and underwear frequently, and keep the perineum clean.
Surgical zippers are a new alternative that evenly distributes tension (tensile and shear stress) throughout the wound area. The application of this zipper is non-invasive and does not cause any damage to the area around the wound. This study investigated the safety, performance, patient acceptance, scarring, treatment quality and cosmetic results of this new non-invasive skin closure system, the surgical zipper. What does the wound look like 11 days after a caesarean section?
Due to the large scope of the caesarean section wound, the superficial wound can heal within 5-7 days after the operation, but the full recovery time takes about 4-6 weeks. Generally, the wound will turn into a red scar in about a year and a half. It feels a little hard and itches when it is cloudy and rainy. This is a chronic inflammation during the wound healing process. After a year and a half, it basically turns into a soft white scar. . If the mother does not have a scarring constitution and recovers well after the operation, it is basically difficult to see it.
The dressing of a caesarean section wound should be changed frequently, and the wound and surrounding area should be kept clean and dry. Protect the scab from the incision after surgery. It is best to lie on your side with slight flexion when resting to reduce abdominal wall tension. You can apply some topical medicines under the guidance of a doctor. Keep the scar area clean at all times, wipe off sweat in time, and do not wash it with hot water. After the sutures are removed, avoid strenuous exercise, excessive body extension, or lateral bending.
Reminder: When leaving the hospital, the doctor will put a dressing pack on the new mother’s wound. This dressing pack can only be applied for a maximum of 3 days and must be removed at that time. Many new mothers are afraid that exposing the wound to the outside will cause friction. In fact, as long as they put on the maternity underwear they used before giving birth, the wound can be covered. In addition, most wounds are now sutured with catgut. If the thread ends are exposed, the mother should not use scissors to cut it, and do not try to pull it out. Let the doctor solve the problem during the 42-day postpartum review.