Pilonidal Sinus Surgery Recovery Time
After Pilonidal Sinus Surgery
Leaving hospital
You may be able to leave hospital on the same day as your operation. It is important that you rest for the remainder of the day to recover from the anaesthetic. You will need someone to help you home and stay with you for at least 24 hours after your surgery.
Will I have a dressing?
. Removal of your pilonidal sinus with stitches to close the wound
You will have a dressing over your wound and sometimes a dressing inside your wound. Please make sure you know if your stitches are dissolvable or if they need to be removed.
If they need to come out, you will need to make an appointment with the practice nurse at your GP surgery to do this. This normally needs to be done about 14 days after your surgery. Please ask your surgical team about this. We will arrange a follow-up appointment for two to four weeks after your surgery.
Read more about : Pilonidal Cyst Surgery
. Removal of your pilonidal sinus without stitches
You will have a dressing over the wound, and this needs to be replaced each day. Your doctor and nurse should have explained this to you in detail. You will need to arrange for your GP’s practice nurse to re-dress your wound each day until the wound has healed.
Will I have any pain?
As with all surgery, you should expect some discomfort. It can be quite painful for the first couple of days and it may seem like it gets worse before it starts to feel more comfortable again, but the pain will ease. When you leave the ward we may give you:
. Painkillers, if we give you painkillers, always follow the instructions on the packet and never take more than the recommended dose.
. Antibiotics, we may give you a course of antibiotics to take after your surgery. Make sure you take them as we will give you a follow-up appointment before you prescribed and complete the course.
Read more about : Pilonidal sinus
Keeping your wound site clean
It is important to keep the area of the operation clean. We recommend that you gently bathe your wound in a warm bath every day, if you can link this in with removal of the dressings and replacing new ones. This may also help with your pain.
Do not use soap or put salt or any perfumed Leaving hospital products in the water until your wound has healed, as these can irritate the wound site. Do not be alarmed if you notice blood in the bath, as this is quite normal and will reduce in time.
When can I return to work?
Most people take about a week to 10 days off work. However, this depends on how you feel, how active your job is, and which operation you have had. You should avoid any strenuous activity such as lifting, exercise or running during the first week or so. Do as much as you feel able to.
You should not go swimming until your wound has healed. However, you can have sex as soon as you feel comfortable. Do not ride a bicycle for six to eight weeks after your surgery.
Read more about : Virgin tightening surgery before and after pictures
Read more about : What size of ovarian cyst is considered large?
Will my pilonidal sinus return?
They can return; this is why it is important that you attend your follow-up appointment. We will arrange this about two to four weeks after your surgery. At this appointment, the specialist will check your wound and will give you further advice on preventing any recurrence.
About Iranian Surgery
Iranian surgery is an online medical tourism platform where you can find the best Iranian Surgeons in Iran. The price of a Pilonidal sinus treatment in Iran can vary according to each individual’s case and will be determined based on photos and an in-person assessment with the doctor. So if you are looking for the cost of a Pilonidal sinus treatment in Iran, you can contact us and get free consultation from Iranian surgery.
Read more about : Bartholin cyst surgery
Read more about : Braest reduction size chart