To support the wound healing process, patients should: (1) schedule follow-up visits with their surgeon to check progress, (2) keep the wound clean and follow specific instructions for changing dressings, (3) avoid picking or scratching the surgical site to prevent scarring and delays, (4) maintain a healthy diet with protein, water, fruits, and vegetables, and (5) contact the surgical team if signs of infection appear.

Authors

• Person: General Surgery Team Organization: Essentia Health
  The 4 Stages of Wound Healing and Your Role in the Process

Sources

• The 4 Stages of Wound Healing and Your Role in the Process www.essentiahealth.org General Surgery Team · Essentia Health via serper

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