Facial wound repair information

How do I look after my wound?

You may shower but do not immerse the wound.

Do not go swimming or use a hot tub in the first 2 weeks.

If you have stitches, the wound must be kept clean. Gently wipe the wound with water & apply a small amount of Vaseline over wound twice a day for 7 days.

If you have sticky stitches leave them in place for 7 days. If they are coming off gently push them back on.

If the wound becomes increasingly red, painful, has a discharge or opens up, contact us.

No contact sports for 8 – 10 weeks. The wound must be allowed sufficient time to heal.

The scar may be red / pink for the first 6 months as the healing process occurs.

It is important to keep the scar out of the sun while it is healing. Use sun block for protection.

I have concerns, what can I do?

Please contact NAS Medical

3 lacerations sustained by Danylo Lozan during phase 3 of WBC Boxing Grand Prix 2025. The right lateral forehand laceration was down to bone and had an arterial bleeding point

Right lateral forehead laceration 1 week post repair. At the time of repair the laceration was cleaned thoroughly to remove Vaseline. The arterial bleeding was controlled by occluding the vessels with suture ties. The laceration was repaired in 4 layers including, periosteum, muscle, sub dermis and skin. This technique ensures the best healing process. Danylo will be able to compete on phase 4 of WBC Boxing Grand Prix phase 4 October 2025

Right lateral forehead laceration 7 weeks post repair. 

Laceration left lateral brow. Full thickness onto bone. Exposed muscle. 

Thorough wound cleaning to remove Vasaline. Laceration repaired in layers and most importantly the muscle is repaired. This prevents dropping or hooding of the brow. 

Stitches placed in skin. 

A significant laceration sustained by a Boxer. Unfortunately only the skin was sutured by a doctor. The Boxer subsequently contacted NAS Medical for help. 
All the sutures were removed. The laceration was full thickness onto bone. The laceration was thoroughly cleaned to remove contaminants such as Vaseline. The laceration was repaired in 4 layers. The periosteum (lining of the bone), muscle repair, dermal repair and finally skin repair. Sutures were removed at 7 days post operatively. Silicone ointment was provided for 3 months as part of our scar repair protocol. 

The laceration 6 months post repair. The Boxer reports no issues with the laceration repair site and most importantly has boxed without a heard guard and not had any concerns.