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Dressing needed for skin drafting
Dear sir
Please tell after skin grafting of lower leg ,how much dressing will be needed (kitni dressing hoti hi,kitne dino tak)
After how many days I can return in my teaching job.
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It normally takes about 4-8 weeks for the grafted skin to heal, depending on the severity of the associated injury
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dressings are typically needed for 4 weeks until healing.
Return to teaching in 8 weeks depending on recovery. A video can review progress. Feel free to book one.
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Dressing is done for 4 to 6 weeks till complete healing occurs, depending on one's immunity, extent of damage after trauma.
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Can u elaborate why Grafting was done and where and from where the graft is taken
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DEPENDS ON IMMUNITY NOT FIXED
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After skin grafting of the lower leg, the first dressing is usually kept in place for 5-7 days to allow the graft to take (adhere and develop blood supply). After that, dressing changes are done every 2-3 days for the next 2-4 weeks depending on how well both the graft site and the donor site are healing. Total dressing care typically continues for 3-6 weeks. For a teaching job that involves mostly sitting and minimal physical strain, you can usually return in 4-6 weeks, provided the graft has healed well and you can keep the leg elevated when sitting.
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Follow your surgeon's dressing schedule strictly and attend all follow-up appointments. Avoid prolonged standing or walking until cleared by your surgeon. Keep the leg elevated as much as possible during recovery to reduce swelling. Please consult me directly on Practo for a detailed evaluation.
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kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case via PRACTO app
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The first dressing is upto 7 days, and then dressing changes may be needed every few days for about 2–4 weeks, depending on how well the graft and donor site heal. Most patients can return to their daily job about 4 to 6 weeks if the graft has healed well and prolonged standing is not required. Please follow your plastic surgeon's advice and attend all follow-up visits.
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green vegetables more
Fiber meal
Walk
Do connect and consult
Will help you
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Dr. R S Disodia
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31 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Usually Two weeks
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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Hyderabad
4 weeks
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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