You may shower tonight, letting soapy water run over your incisions(s) and patting them dry with a towel. You should avoid submerging the leg (bath, pool, hot tub, etc.) for at least one week.
You may begin to transition out of the post-op shoe as swelling and sensitivity allow. Once you have fully transitioned out of the post-op shoe, you may begin to reintroduce activities in a step-wise fashion.
Using your thumb, begin massaging around the incision to desensitize the area and break up any scar adhesions.
In 2 weeks, you may begin applying a scar cream (vitamin E based, such as Mederma) or silicone sheets.
I would like to see you back in 4 weeks for your next follow-up appointment.
First Hill location update: Dr. Andre Shaffer, Dr. Wayne Weil & Dr. Anthony Yi are now seeing patients on Wednesdays in Seattle’s First Hill location: 515 Minor Ave, Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98104. Call and schedule today 206-633-8100.
