WHY NOT STITCH (SUTURE) A CUT?

 WHY NOT STITCH (SUTURE) A CUT?

We witness and experience numerous injuries during our lifetime 

but the ones that leave us in a dilemma are the ones that our little 

angles get during their endless sessions of mischief. 

Then the Dharm-Sankat starts, whether to get the CUT stitched or 

NOT.

1.      NOT ALL CUTS NEED STITCHES (SUTURES)

Wounds that are not long, not gaping; not bleeding; not near joints; not on scalp, face, hands and feet can and shall heal without suturing. But the decision should be taken with the Plastic Surgeon’s opinion.

2.      DISSOLVING STITCHES (SUTURES) ALSO LEAVE SCARS

It’s the injury that leaves a scar. When the cuts are in the skin creases and are sutured by an expert the resulting scar is almost invisible. Use of Fine Sutures and their early removal hold more importance than Dissolving vs Removable Sutures.

3.      SCARS IN CHILDREN STRETCH WITH TIME

With the growth of the child the cells in the skin multiply but the scar stretches. It makes it more important to suture the wound so that there is minimal stretching over the years till child is 16 -18 years of age.

4.      STITCHED (SUTURED) CUTS SCAR BETTER THAN GLUE

An invisible scar depends on the accurate approximation of the cut ends of the skin which can best be achieved by Suturing. In selective cases where skin is not gaping; the wound is small and superficial; skin glues too give good results.

5.      AFTER CARE IS MOST IMPORTANT

Treatment does not end with removal of bandages, it Starts from there. Avoiding sun exposure, religiously massaging of the scar and regular follow up with your Plastic Surgeon gets you the best possible results.

Coming up next : THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE UGLY ABOUT SCARS

DR. ASHISH GUPTA

SENIOR CONSULTANT PLASTIC SURGEON

LUDHIANA

+91-977977-1111

DOCASHISH2001@GMAIL.COM

WHY LET OUR HANDS AGE: LETS REJUVENATE

 HAND REJUVENATION: 

NEED OF THE HOUR

With our traditional “Namaste” coming back into vogue and on an International Level, the most unassuming yet invaluable assets have come to the lime light; Our HANDS.

Majority of us take concerted efforts to keep our faces and necks looking youthful but often unknowingly neglect our very visible HANDS. 

The skin on our hands reveals telltale signs of aging just as much as our facial skin.

Q. What are signs of ageing in Hands?

A. Thin Skin, Wrinkles, Age spots, 

     Excessive show of Veins and tendons, 

     Loss of Shine and Tone.

 

Q.  Who should not get it done?

A. People who are Smokers, with Allergies, Bleeding disorders, 

     Women who are Pregnant and Breast feeding and 

      People with Unrealistic goals

 

Q.  What are the procedures to slow/ conceal the ageing process?

A. There are numerous procedures for delaying ageing of hands and each has to be individualized according to the needs of the patient. The procedures are

1.      Microdermabrasion

2.      Dermapen 4 (Microneedling)

3.      Chemical Peels

4.      Fillers and Fat Injections

5.      Lasers: IPL, Fractional CO2

6.      Sclerotherapy or Vein Removal

7.      Surgical excision of excess Skin

 

Q. Are they safe?

A. These procedures are time tested and safe provided they are done by a specialist 

      and at a medical facility.

 

Q. Do I need to get them regularly?

A. Few of these procedures like Microdermabrasion, Dermaapen4, Laser resurfacing                 require multiple sittings. 

The Surgical procedures like fat grafting, skin excision are usually single step procedures.

 

Q. Is Admission required for these procedures?

A. Majority of these procedures are office procedures and with minimal downtime. For details consult your Plastic Surgeon.

 

DR. ASHISH GUPTA

Senior Plastic & Microvascular Surgeon,

Ludhiana

M: 9779771111

Email: docashish2001@yahoo.com

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