Expert Minor Surgical & Wound Care

• Continue regular medications unless instructed otherwise
• Avoid blood thinners (aspirin, ibuprofen) for 3 days prior unless medically necessary
• Shower with antibacterial soap the morning of your procedure
• Eat a light meal 2 hours before your appointment
• Wear comfortable clothing that allows access to the treatment area

For Sutured Wounds:

1. Keep the wound dry for 48 hours
2. Apply antibiotic ointment twice daily
3. Cover with a clean bandage
4. Avoid strenuous activity for 5-7 days

For Drained Abscesses:

1. Change packing as instructed (usually daily)
2. Take all prescribed antibiotics
3. Watch for increasing redness or pain
4. Return for follow-up in 2-3 days

Contact our clinic immediately if you experience:

• Fever over 100.4°F (38°C)
• Increasing pain, redness, or swelling
• Pus or foul-smelling drainage
• Bleeding that won't stop with pressure
• Sutures that come apart