Wound Face

Wound on Face Treatment

The wound on the face is treated depending on the type, depth, cause and extent of the damage. Facial wounds are special as the skin is sensitive and scars may influence the looks. Here’s a complete guide:

Overview of Facial Wound Treatment:

Immediate First Aid

• Wash hands prior to handling the wound.

Stop the bleeding:

• Use a clean cloth or sterile gauze with a mild pressure.
• When bleeding does not cease in 10 minutes, call the doctor.

Clean the wound:

• Clean with clean water or sterile saline.
• Apply mild soap in the area near (not in) the wound.
• Do not touch hydrogen peroxide or alcohol - it may destroy tissue.
• Clean out debris: Clean up visible dirt or grit with tweezers disinfected with alcohol.

After Cleaning

• Use antiseptic ointment (mupirocin or Neosporin) to avoid infection.
• Apply sterile dressing or adhesive dressing in case of a large wound or one that may be rubbing on cloth.
• Clean the dressing every day or twice a day or when wet or dirty.

Medical Treatment (Where Necessary)

You are supposed to see a doctor/dermatologist when:

• The injury is serious, open, or bleeding.
• The fat or muscle tissue is visible.
• The injury was due to a bite of an animal or a filthy object.
• Infection manifests itself: redness, swelling, pus, pain, or fever.

Potential medical treatment:

• Stitches (suturing) to deep or deep cuts.
• Antibiotic treatment (topical or oral).
• Tetanus shot (if not up to date).
• After the wound has healed scar management options such as silicone gel, laser therapy or microneedling.

Wound Care During Healing

• Do not allow the area to become dirty or dry (moist healing will not scar the area).
• Never touch or pick the scab.
• Shield against sunlight- UV radiations may darken scars. Apply sunscreen (SPF 30 or more) after healing.
• Gently apply vitamin E or aloevera gel when healing begins (in case of no allergy).

Home Remedies (Majority of Superficial Wounds)

You can apply:

• Aloevera gel -soothes inflammation and heals.
• Paste of Turmeric (haldi + clean water) -antiseptic.
• Coconut oil or honey -keeps the wound damp and lowers chances of infection.
• (Apply only to clean wounds, and on deep wounds or on the deep-lying one only.)

Healing Time

• Minor cuts/scratches: 5–7 days
• Moderate wounds: 1–3 weeks
• Deep laceration: 3-6 weeks or further.
• The process of healing depends on the age, nutrition, and the depth of the wound.

Facial Wound Care

This is a step-by-step instructional manual on facial wound care - how to cleanse, cover and heal a wound in your face without dangers of infection and scarring.

Facial Wound Care Guide:

Initial Steps (First Aid)

• Clean the Area
• Wash your hands thoroughly.

Gently clean the wound with:

• Saline solution or clean water.
• Around (not directly inside) the wound Mild, fragrance-free soap
• Clean up debris (dust, gravel, etc.) with sterile needles in case it is visible.
• Wipe dry using a sterile gauze or soft cloth.
• Do not apply alcohol, hydrogen peroxide or iodine directly on open wounds - it may cause skin irritation and slowing in healing.

Control Bleeding

• Gently blot sterile gauze 5-10 min.
• When the bleeding continues, visit a physician - stitches may be needed.

Apply Medication

• Apply a topical antiseptic or antibiotic ointment (e.g., mupirocin or Neosporin) to avoid infection.
• In case of allergy to them, use aloe vera gel or a natural medical honey version.

Cover or Leave Open?

• When dealing with small injuries, the area should remain slightly damp and exposed (air aids in recovery).
• In more profound wounds or those that are open, use a sterile dressing that is not sticky.
• Change dressing once a day or as the change dressing gets wet or dirty.

During Healing

Keep Moist & Clean

• Wash using soft soap and water once or twice in a day.
• Apply ointment again following cleaning.

Protect from Sunlight

• Apply sunscreen (SPF 30+) after it starts to heal, UV rays are capable of darkening the scars.
• Exposure to the sun should be avoided as much as possible.

Don’t:

• Pick scabs - it enhances the risk of infection and scarring.
• Apply cosmetic or thick creams on the wound.
• Scratch, rub or touch the place with unwashed hands.

Infection symptoms (See a Doctor If)

• The intensification of redness or swelling occurs after 2-3 days.
• Pus, yellow, foul smell.
• Constant pain or heat in the area of the wound.
• Fever or general malaise

Healing and Scar Prevention

Once the wound closes:

• Put silicone gel or scar-reducing cream (such as Mederma or Contractubex).
• Apply some massage on the area daily.
• Maintain the skin hydration with vitamin E oil, aloe vera or simple moisturizer.
• With appropriate care, any scar tends to disappear in 6-12 weeks.

When to Seek Medical Help

• Bleeding, gaping or deep wound.
• Animal bite, rusty object, or contaminated source as cause of facial wound.
• The last tetanus shot was 5-10 years ago.
• Signs of infection appear.
• Cosmetic issue (physician can recommend scar-reducing surgeries).

Best treatment for facial wound scars

The following is a step by step instructional guide on the most outstanding ways to treat scars on your face according to the type of scar and stage of healing that the scar is on, medical and natural solutions can be used to assist in removing the scar in a safe and effective manner.

Know the Nature of Facial Scar

Treatment before identifying the type of scar:

• Atrophic (depressed): indented, like in a pit.
• Hypertrophic (raised): Raised, full, identical locality as wound.
• Keloid: Elevated, more than wound area.
• Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation (dark spots): Flat reddish-brown or reddish-red spots.

Both types might be responsive to various treatments.

Facial Scar Medical interventions

The most effective and scientifically proved ones are:

Topical Treatments

Silicone Gel / Silicone Sheets

• Gold standard of reducing scars.
• Makes scars soft, flattened and fades away.
• Brands: Mederma, ScarAway, Contractubex, Dermatix.
• Use twice a day during 2 to 3 months or longer.

Prescription Creams

• Tretinoin (Retinoid): Accelerates the skin turnover and collagen remodelling.
• Hydroquinone or Niacinamide: To treat scars of pigmentation.
• Should not be used without the supervision of a dermatologist.

In-Clinic Therapies (Moderate to severe Scars)

Surgical procedure by cosmetic surgeons or dermatologists:

• Chemical Peels (AHA/BHA): Peels and evens out the tone.
• Microneedling (Dermaroller or RF): Collagen stimulator.
• Laser Resurfacing (CO 2 Fraxel): Enhances smoothness and color.
• Dermal Fillers: Plasticizes and fills up the depressions.
• Steroid Injections: Flattens scar tissue.
• Those treatments are normally conducted in sessions (3-6 visits) separated by a few weeks.

Natural Remedies (Home Remedies) (Mild Scars)

• They can assist in lightening the marks and healing them when taken regularly.
• Aloe gel: anti-inflammatory, moisturizer.
• Vitamin E oil or capsule: Enhances texture, decelerates scar thickness.
• Rosehip seed oil: It is high in fatty acids and antioxidants.
• Lemon juice (diluted): Ligthens pigmentation.
• Honey or coconut oil: Makes the skin tender and healing.
• Apply these on the open skin only when the wound had completely healed.

Sun Protection (Very Important)

• Wear broad-spectrum sunscreen (SPF 30 to 50) on a daily basis — even inside.
• The exposure to the sun darkens the scars and retards the healing.
• Redress after every 3-4 hours, outdoors.

Daily Scar Care Routine

Morning

• Wash off using weak, non-drying face wash.
• Use silicone gel or scar cream.
• Finish with sunscreen.

Night

• Cleanse gently.
• Use vitamin E or rosehip oil (when there are no active acnes).
• Rub it in 1-2 minutes to increase the blood flow.

Deep cut wound on face treatment

The following is a very simple, step by step instruction on how to treat a deep cut on the face - this is not the same as treating a small scrap as deeply cut wounds have a lot more chance of being infected and scarred as well as nerve damage.

First Aid on Deep Facial Cutting:

Stop the Bleeding

• Wash your hands.
• Use a clean cloth or sterile gauze and apply light yet firm pressure in 5 to 10 minutes.
• In case the bleeding fails to decelerate or halt, visit an emergency room.

Clean the Wound

• Wipe off using running clean water or sterile saline.
• Do not scrub.
• Apply mild soap on the area surrounding (not into) the wound.
• Pat dry with sterile gauze.

Cover the Wound

• Put on an antibiotic paste (mupirocin or fusidic acid; Neosporin when possible).
• Dressing/bandage with a non-stick dressing or bandage that is sterile.
• Take care of it until you can visit a doctor.

Facial wound treatment hospitals in India GetWellGo

• Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon
• Medanta-The Medicity, Gurgaon
• Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon
• Max Hospital, Saket

Conclusion

The treatment of a deep cut face must be done with care and immediate attention to ensure that it is not infected and the scarring is limited. Short-term measures are to control the bleeding, clean the wound, use antibiotic ointment and dress the wound with a sterile dressing. Nonetheless, deep or gaping wounds must always be analyzed by a doctor-stitches will be made within several hours; recovery will be faster and more aesthetic in terms of cosmetics. Aftercare such as the maintenance of hygiene, using prescribed ointments and exposing it to sunlight are also important in healing. After the wound is closed, the use of silicone gel and sunscreen in managing the scar can be used to remove the marks. Most of the deep facial wounds can heal with little scarring under timely medical care and regular care.

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FAQ

1. Are any deep cuts in the face to be stitched?

• Not always, but when the injury is deep, heavy bleeding or edges are separated, the wound is normally stitched or surgical glues are applied so that the healing process is fast and scarring is minimal.

2. Is it possible to clean my face having stitches?

• Yes, but gently. After 24 or 48 hours, it is possible to bathe around the wound with mild soap and water - do not rub or soak the wound itself. Always pat dry.

3. Will a serious incision have a permanent mark?

• Certain scarring is normal, but it can be treated with good medical care, good wound care (silicone gel + sunscreen) and continual care of the scar (silicone gel + sunscreen), the scar will fade dramatically in 3-6 months.