How long does a laceration take to heal?

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I had an infected abscess on my chest removed on Friday, September 14th, and I was wondering how long such a wound takes to heal? It's about a centimeter long.

The past few days, yellowish material (what I'm guessing is plasma or platelets) have been appearing on the inside of the cut. It's not bleeding, or anything. Also, I am on antibiotics that are supposed to last ten days.

Thanks!
Did you have a "drain" placed. Did the doctor who performed your procedure give you a "follow up" appointment?

Usually when we perform an "I&D" (incision and drainage) of an abscess we put packing in it, we start the patient on antibiotics and have them re-check in two days, remove the drain then have them follow up in about one week if needed.

The abscess should begin to heal rather quickly, it sounds as if it is in the process of healing as long as the "yellowish material" is not foul smelling or appears to be pus.

Call your primary care MD for further information.  (+ info)

How to deal with a scalp laceration on a two year old?

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My two year old daughter got hold of a bike and it fell on top of her. There was some blood on the back of her head. After checking and cleaning the area, we just found a small bump and a small cut. How do we deal with this? After the incident, she is acting normal but keeps on touching the area. Are we supposed to shave a small area around the wound and put a bandaid, or what? It is not bleeding now, but it may bleed overnight, especially if she keeps on touching the area and scratching her head.
I would think you shoud be fine just to keep it clean. (Wash it with mild soap and water.) You can try putting a liquid bandage on it (sold at most drug stores). Just keep reminding her not to touch it. She shouldn't scratch at it overnight, as long as she's asleep. To keep her from really scratching it, pull her hair into a ponytail centered over the wound. That also adds a little pressure to the area, potentially keeping any swelling down.  (+ info)

Is it possible to survive a laceration to the external jugular vein?

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In other words, how much time before the victim bleeds to death, or is it inevitable?
can the vein even be repaired? can blood flow be reduced enough to prevent black out?

please give detailed answr, thank you.
a cut to the neck...depth below surface 1 1/2 inches...loss of consciousness takes about 5 sec. and death in 12 sec.  (+ info)

Why is laceration reopening after having stitches removed?

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had stitches out today on breast but the laceration is still wide open, they were in for 10 days and the laceration is from a surgical procedure. the surgeon took them out today and put steri strips on but it doesnt look right and it is right on top of breast wher the breast meets the chest it pulls down...is this ok?
There may be a lot of tension on the incision that prevented the edges of the incision from approximating closely as you would desire. The gap will fill in with granulation tissue, but your scar will be wider because of it. Any support you can provide to the breast that reduces the tension will help.  (+ info)

Has anyone had a laceration? How is it treated if you go to the hospital?

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I'm writing a story where a girl is beat up and goes to the hospital just to be checked out and has a laceration (not a bad one) on her forehead. How would it be treated?
If it's not deep, it will just be cleaned, and most likely closed with thin adhesive strips of tape. The 3M brand are called Steristrips. Here's a picture of what that might look like:

http://www.schoolhealth.com/product/first+aid/wound+&+blister+care/3m+steri-strips+1-4%22+x+3%22+-+30-package.do  (+ info)

What are the first aid steps to treat a laceration?

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What are the steps? What treatments are effective? How can you tell if it is bad?
1. Elevation: elevating the laceration will let gravity help stop the blood flow
2. Compression: this further slows the blood flow and helps the bodies own clotting mechanisms.
3. Pressure points : putting pressure on an artey over body part such as the femoral area will help slow the bleeding further aiding in stopping the blood flow.
4. Tourniquet: last and definitly least is the tourniquet this completely stops the blood flow. This is a step of last resort and essentially you are deciding we will sacrifice the limb in order to save a life  (+ info)

4th degree laceration last time, howdo you help you elasticity to prevent from happening again?

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4th degree laceration (ripped from one end to the other) with my son.. I want to do natural birht again but am scared of this happening again! Any idea how to prevent this, like any exercises or messages? Thanks for any help!
that happened to me too and it is no fun but i dont know any exercises to help elasticity just to tighten and strengthen your muscles. the kegel exercises helped me heal pretty quickly. discuss it with your doctor at your next appointment, hopefully they'll have better advice! good luck :)  (+ info)

Is an epidural really safe for labor?I read that it can make a need for deep lacerations when pushing.?

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Having an epidural was the best decision I ever made (well at least when it comes to how to go through labor.)
In fact..if it weren't for the option of an epidural..I wouldn't have gone for a third baby.
No kidding.  (+ info)

While motor boating, can EXTREMELY chapped lips cause lacerations to the twins? or was I lied to again?

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AHOY!!! and thank you Evan....you made my night
Ahoy!

Areas of water are typically cooler than places on mainland. As a result you tend to get chapped lips quicker.

I would recommend the next time you take the boat out you put on some lip balm as to not chap your lips.

Enjoy your travels and remember, be safe. always bring a life jacket.  (+ info)

What are the long-term effects of a corneal laceration?

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My 13 month old daughter just got 14 stitches on her cornea from a diagonal laceration extending from the middle of her pupil to the bottom of her iris. I am wondering if she'll be able to see out of her injured eye.
oh yes, the cornea is one of the most rapidly healing tissues in the body. She will be able to see fine once it has healed up, just make sure she keeps her hands away from the eye, hard to do in a baby, but necessary as she could cause infection and that would lead to scarring and loss of sight.  (+ info)

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