What sort of bandages, garments or binders are needed after surgery?
Although Dr. Epstein previously used abdominal binders to compress the abdomen and help secure bulky gauze dressings, he has discontinued the use of both. Typically after surgery, one small gauze pad is placed where each drain exits from the skin. The incision line is dressed with Dermabond. This is a skin adhesive and wound sealant. It is made specifically for sealing wounds and does a great job of sealing and protecting the wound while eliminating the need for a bulky and uncomfortable dressing after surgery. This helps promote early ambulation and a quicker recovery as well as much greater patient comfort and acceptance.
