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Jun 20, 20241 min read
Booking a Consult / What to expect
Wound specialist virtual consult to help clients with complications and slow wound healing after plastic surgery
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betterwounds
May 8, 20242 min read
Getting rid of this yellow stuff!
Removing yellow slough from a wound is needed to heal
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betterwounds
Apr 22, 20243 min read
The Importance of Addressing Dark Incisions for Optimal Healing
When you first notice your new incision is going dark, that's the time to spring into action to prevent further breakdown.
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betterwounds
Jan 9, 20242 min read
What wound dressing should you put on your wound?
Knowing what to put on your wound can raise a lot of questions. Especially when everyone has a different opinion. Here is a useful resource
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betterwounds
Oct 1, 20232 min read
Healing after Surgery Resources
Wound complications after plastic and cosmetic surgery can be mild to severe. Resources to improve healing from a certified wound specialist
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betterwounds
Nov 14, 20221 min read
How to apply ointment to open wounds and incisions
Use ointments on wounds and incisions without creating an issue.
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betterwounds
Oct 11, 20222 min read
Boosting wound healing is possible at home with stimulation
Boosting wound healing needs proper nutrition, mobility and electrical stimulation may help.
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betterwounds
Apr 3, 20222 min read
Caring for your new closed incision
In 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...
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betterwounds
Jun 15, 20213 min read
Prevent swelling after surgery
Swelling is a natural phenomenon after a procedure. It's a traumatic event and part of the body finding homeostasis again is to attempt...
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betterwounds
Apr 12, 20212 min read
Did you know that Physical Therapists can do wound care?
PT's may not be the first thought to heal your wound PT's are absolutely qualified to perform many wound care tasks plus improve mobility!
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betterwounds
Mar 8, 20212 min read
Holistic adjunctive modality to enhance wound healing
If you are already working a specialist, following all the recommendations for nutrition and activity, and are still having delayed...
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betterwounds
Mar 2, 20212 min read
Honey, 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...
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betterwounds
Dec 9, 20202 min read
Dark 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...
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betterwounds
Dec 27, 20243 min read
Lipo Burn Evolution
Lipoburns will continue to evolve and may need wound care if they open. Options by a wound specialist for this liposuction complication.
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betterwounds
Dec 18, 20243 min read
Scar Care After Surgery and When to Start
After your wound heals, you can start on your scar care self-care with some simple at-home resources and tools for a simple routine.
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