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Following surgery, a drain (a small tube) may be placed to remove any accumulated blood or fluid from the surgical site. This drain is typically removed within 24 to 48 hours. After waking from anesthesia, patients are usually advised to refrain from oral intake (food or liquids) for approximately 3-4 hours. Subsequently, a soft or liquid diet is introduced, with a gradual transition to a normal diet often occurring by the next day. However, for more extensive surgeries, particularly those for malignant tumors, the return to a normal diet and full recovery may take longer.
To prevent fluid accumulation, a compressive dressing will remain on the surgical site for an additional 3-4 days, requiring approximately 3 to 4 dressing changes in total. If external sutures are present, they are usually removed between the 5th and 7th day, depending on the physician's discretion. In cases where the skin incision is closed with absorbable sutures, no removal will be necessary. Patients can generally resume bathing comfortably about one week after surgery.
To minimize the risk of infection, a course of antibiotics may be prescribed for approximately 3-4 days.
For surgeries involving the face and neck, incision planning and closure are performed with meticulous attention to cosmetic outcomes. To minimize the appearance of late-stage scarring, patients are advised to protect the incision area from direct sunlight for up to one year. When outdoors, it is recommended to use high-factor sunscreens or protective accessories like scarves or foulards. Additionally, certain topical creams and gels may help improve the aesthetic appearance of the scar tissue.
What should be paid attention to after the operation?
To prevent fluid accumulation, a compressive dressing will remain on the surgical site for an additional 3-4 days, requiring approximately 3 to 4 dressing changes in total. If external sutures are present, they are usually removed between the 5th and 7th day, depending on the physician's discretion. In cases where the skin incision is closed with absorbable sutures, no removal will be necessary. Patients can generally resume bathing comfortably about one week after surgery.
To minimize the risk of infection, a course of antibiotics may be prescribed for approximately 3-4 days.
For surgeries involving the face and neck, incision planning and closure are performed with meticulous attention to cosmetic outcomes. To minimize the appearance of late-stage scarring, patients are advised to protect the incision area from direct sunlight for up to one year. When outdoors, it is recommended to use high-factor sunscreens or protective accessories like scarves or foulards. Additionally, certain topical creams and gels may help improve the aesthetic appearance of the scar tissue.