Day Surgery Unit: after plastic surgery 

Date: 

Name:

Hospital number:

 

Tick box.pngOutpatient appointment given.

 

Tick box.pngGo to your GP practice for a wound check, 1 week after your operation.

 

Tick box.pngYour stitches will need to be removed on ________________. Arrange this with your GP or Practice Nurse before this date.
 

Tick box.pngYour stitches are dissolvable and do not need to be removed. 

 

Tick box.pngKeep your wound clean and dry. Leave any dressing in place until you are seen by your GP or practice nurse. Dressings are splashproof only.  Do not soak them in a
          bath.
 

Tick box.pngSpecific dressing instruction: _________________________________________________

 

Tick box.pngWe will send the removed lesion (abnormal tissue) for testing.  This result will be available from your GP four weeks after your operation.  Some patients will need 
          further treatment. In this situation, we will contact you directly. Before you leave 
          the Day Surgery Unit, make sure we have the correct contact details for you.
 

Tick box.pngIt is normal for the wound to ooze some blood onto the dressing.  Keep the wound site raised and apply firm pressure.  If bleeding continues beyond 30 
          minutes, go to Kingston Hospital Emergency Department (A&E).
 

Tick box.pngAll operations leave a scar, which can be red and raised for up to 6 months.  Firm massage with over-the-counter moisturising cream will help it settle.

Contact information

Day Surgery Unit Advice Line, Monday to Friday 8am to 7pm

Out of hours and weekends, calls diverted to Kingston Hospital Alex Ward

 

NHS emergency and urgent care service, call 111

You can also contact your GP or go to St George's Hospital (Tooting) Emergency Department (A&E)

Telephone:

Day Surgery Unit: 020 8541 5370

 

Alex Ward: 020 8934 2301

 

 

 

St George's Hospital A&E: 020 8672 1255