Immediate Treatment of Complex Wounds and Injuries on Long Island

Complex Wounds

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Treatment for Complex Wounds

Accidents are never part of the plan, but some accidental injuries are particularly traumatic. The on-call plastic surgeons at Dr.STITCH have the experience and skill to handle complex wounds that may need special care to ensure proper healing. If you or a loved one suffers from a deep or jagged laceration, a difficult to repair wound, or an injury that involves more than one type of damage, we can help.

What to Do When Accidental Injuries Occur

Things to know if you or someone you are with suffers an injury involving a complex wound:

Wash or sanitize your hands before tending to a wound.
Do NOT remove any objects that are stuck in the body.
Use a clean bandage or cloth to stop bleeding by applying pressure that is firm and consistent (do not apply pressure to eye wounds).
Create a tourniquet to staunch bleeding ONLY if you have had training to do so.
Try to keep the person still or the injured body part immobilized while seeking or waiting for medical attention.

When To Seek Medical Treatment for Complex Wounds

By their nature, complex wounds will always require medical attention. Some signs that an injury is complex and requires immediate treatment include:

A cut or laceration that will not stop bleeding.
An abrasion that has torn away underlying tissue as well as skin.
An object is embedded in the body.
The location of the wound, or an existing medical condition of the patient, will prevent proper healing.

Why Call a Plastic Surgeon for Injury Repair?

In the event of a complex wound or traumatic injury, your first call should be emergency services. Here are a few reasons why you may make your second call to an on-call plastic surgeon such as Dr.STITCH:

Plastic surgeons specialize in repairing wounds to minimize visible scarring.
Plastic surgeons are trained to recognize and treat nerve damage.
Experienced plastic surgeons are experts not just in cosmetic concerns, but also in functional aspects and quick repair can increase a patient’s chances of retaining mobility and function.

Call Dr.STITCH for Immediate Treatment of Complex Wounds

We hope you never need us, but we’re here if you do. Dr.STITCH is a service of New York Plastic Surgical Group. Our experienced and trusted plastic surgeons provide immediate, on-call service for complex wounds, burns, lacerations, facial trauma, and hand injuries on Long Island and in Manhattan. Call 1-877-DR-STITCH (1-877-377-8482) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Download our contact card or learn more about how Dr.STITCH works.