Pain control
Administer medications if required for pain (paracetamol and
ibuprofen are available from pharmacies without prescription).
Wound care
Your doctor will advise you on how to care for the keloid scar
to help produce a better cosmetic result. This may include
micropore tape or pressure bandages; these treatments are just as
important, if not more so, than the injections. Your child may have
further injections in the future; this depends on how many
injections have occurred and whether the scars are improving. Avoid
exposing scars to the sun for at least 12 months and always use a
strong sunscreen if sun exposure is unavoidable. The final scar
result may not be seen for at least one year.
Medical attention
Seek medical attention in the event of:
- Increasing pain or pain not relieved by medication
- Persistent fever
- General unwellness
- Wound redness or discharge
Follow-up
Your follow-up appointment will be at one of the following:
- Plastic Surgery Outpatients (Registrar Clinic), Blue Desk,
Ground Floor, The Royal Children's Hospital (morning appointment)
- Consultant Clinic
- Consultant Private Rooms
- Local doctor
If you are unable to keep your appointment please call to
reschedule.
Contact
Plastic & Maxillofacial Surgery Office - 9345 5391
Outpatient appointments - 9345 6180
Plastic Surgery Resident or Registrar - via switchboard on 9345
5522
Developed by The Royal Children's Hospital Speech Pathology and Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery departments. We acknowledge the input of RCH consumers and carers.
Reviewed November 2015.
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