Procedure after minor procedures performed under local anesthesia
Important information about post-operative care and recovery
Post-operative care for skin lesions
After skin removal, it is okay to take a light shower the day after surgery .
It is best to leave the white patch on for the first 4 days after surgery. After that, it is okay to remove the patch.
Important: The brown patches/strips should be left in place and not removed unless they come off almost on their own or are sutured at a healthcare facility.
Sewing — when and where?
Skin lesions on the face
Stitches usually need to be removed after 7 days .
An appointment is made at your healthcare center with a nurse for a suture removal.
Skin lesions on the trunk and/or extremities
Stitches usually need to be removed after 7–10 days .
An appointment is made at your healthcare center with a nurse for a suture removal.
In the case of skin grafting
In the case of a skin graft, the stitches are usually removed after about 7–8 days by the doctor who performed the procedure.
Note: During a skin graft, stitches are removed by the doctor who performed the procedure , not at a healthcare facility.
Do you have any questions?
If you have any questions about recovery after surgery, don't hesitate to get in touch.
