betterwoundsMay 162 minSTITCHES! Sometimes they Pop and need to be removed. Stitches may need to come out for the healing to really get started. Don't worry it's not hard or scary.
betterwoundsApr 42 minCaring for your new closed incisionIn the early first few weeks after your surgery, it is a key time in your healing. Obviously, you want this incision to stay closed and...
betterwoundsFeb 23 minLipo Burn EvolutionLipo burn is a common complication of liposuction. Today it is common to combine the suction with a modality like a laser or ultrasound...
betterwoundsJan 42 minSurgery Recovery in a PandemicHaving surgery can be an anxiety-producing event for you and those around you, even when it is a planned procedure. We're now into Year 2...
betterwoundsDec 15, 20213 minHow do these discs work?By now you may have seen my posts about these beige sticker discs that I have said can help with anything from pain, inflammation, wound...
Better WellnessNov 23, 20212 minGot Back Pain? Add these to your wish list!80-90% of people have some kind of back or neck pain issue and not everyone wants or needs to have surgery. There are some of my most...
betterwoundsNov 4, 20212 minGet Moving After SurgeryOne of the best ways to prevent surgical complications like swelling, infections, skin breakdown, respiratory issues like pneumonia and...
betterwoundsOct 29, 20211 minWhat to put on your wound?Knowing what to put on your wound can raise a lot of questions. Especially when everyone you ask has a different opinion. Some basic...
betterwoundsSep 29, 20212 min5 Ways you can improve healing...TODAY!Normal healing can take weeks or months for a full recovery and return to "normal" be up to a year after your surgery if there were...
betterwoundsAug 25, 20212 minInflammation vs. InfectionInflammation is a normal part of the healing process and slight redness around an incision less than an inch can be considered normal,...
betterwoundsJul 20, 20212 minDrainage Drainage can tell you a lot about how you are healing. We expect drainage to decrease as the wound gets smaller. Less drainage is one of...
betterwoundsJul 8, 20212 minGetting rid of this yellow stuff!Yellow tissue in wounds is usually called slough or maybe fibrin. It is necrotic tissue. If the wound is a very large or deep opening,...
betterwoundsJun 22, 20212 minWhen can you start scar care?Whether your procedure was elective like a tummy tuck or knee replacement or more unexpected like a c-section or fracture, most of us...
betterwoundsJun 16, 20212 minBooking a Consult / What to expectWhen you send a picture via social or through the helpdesk link you'll likely be asked what happened and what products you are using. You...
betterwoundsJun 15, 20213 minPrevent swelling after surgerySwelling is a natural phenomenon after a procedure. It's a traumatic event and part of the body finding homeostasis again is to attempt...
betterwoundsJun 1, 20212 minGetting surgery out of town?No one expects to have a wound issue or they expect that their surgeon will be ready, willing, and able to help if needed. That becomes...
betterwoundsMay 19, 20212 minInfected and Frustrated Infection can be a common delay in wound healing. There are many causes of infection but ultimately the wound will not close until the...
betterwoundsMar 8, 20212 minHolistic adjunctive modality to enhance wound healingIf you are already working a specialist, following all the recommendations for nutrition and activity, and are still having delayed...
betterwoundsMar 3, 20212 minHoney, Hydrogel, Enzyme or Sharp? Do you need a debridement?If you have an open wound you may need debridement to help the body heal it faster. Debridement is the removal of any non-viable or dead...
betterwoundsDec 9, 20202 minDark Incisions should not be ignored!When incisions go dark it is always a cause for concern. It can be a sign of ischemia or lack of blood flow. If ischemia is not addressed...
betterwoundsMay 162 minSTITCHES! Sometimes they Pop and need to be removed. Stitches may need to come out for the healing to really get started. Don't worry it's not hard or scary.
betterwoundsApr 42 minCaring for your new closed incisionIn the early first few weeks after your surgery, it is a key time in your healing. Obviously, you want this incision to stay closed and...