- Bite the gauze for 1 hour.
This will allow the clot to form and the wound to stop bleeding. - Ice the area for 24 hours
Ice is a physical anti-inflammatory, it will help reduce swelling and inflammation. - Soft diet
This prevents hard foods from hurting and tearing the wound.
(For example: cooked vegetables, soups, chicken or cooked meat). - White diet
Foods that do not irritate the wound.
(For example: no condiments, fats, fried foods, chili peppers). - . Avoid physical exertion for 1 week
(Exercise, walking a lot) otherwise the wound could bleed. - Avoid exposure to the sun and hot environments.
- Sleep with your head elevated.
- Rinse your mouth with chlorhexidine after every meal
To disinfect the wound and keep the suture threads clean. - Brush your teeth after 24 hours
Because food remains can contaminate the wound.
Go to the doctor's office after 7 days to have the stitches removed.
And monitor the healing of the wound.
