Wound Care &
Scar Management
Advanced wound care including scar management for traumatic injuries and post-surgical recovery. Independent Consultant Hand Therapist, Belfast.
Specialist care for
your wound and scar
Whether you are recovering from hand surgery, a traumatic injury or a complex laceration, specialist wound care and scar management makes a significant difference to your outcome. Starting at the right time and with the right approach reduces the risk of stiffness, tight scarring and long-term problems.
- Wound assessment and dressing for hand and upper limb injuries
- Suture removal by a hand expert
- Scar management started at the right stage of healing
- Wound, scar and rehabilitation managed by the same specialist
- Self-refer directly
Services
included
Wound care and scar management is provided as part of a full Hand Therapy programme or as standalone appointments, where appropriate.
Clinical assessment and management of post-surgical and traumatic wounds of the hand and upper limb.
Specialist removal of stitches across the hand, wrist, elbow, arm and shoulder with extensive upper limb experience.
Therapies to improve scar appearance, reduce tightness and restore movement.
Compression therapy plus manual techniques to reduce oedema and support tissue healing after injury or surgery.
Starting early
makes a difference
Scar tissue is most responsive in the early weeks after injury or surgery. Early intervention with silicone therapy, massage and compression reduces the risk of tight, adherent or hypertrophic scarring that can limit movement and cause long-term problems.
Ms Michelle Razo will assess your scar, advise on the right products and techniques, ensuring the best possible results for your scar(s).
- Silicone sheets & gel
- Scar massage
- Compression therapy
- Desensitisation
- Stretching & mobilisation
Wound care
FAQs
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Suture removal is generally not painful. The stitch is cut and drawn through the skin in one smooth movement. You may feel a brief pulling sensation, but it should not be sore. If your wound is well healed and the surrounding skin is settled, most patients find it far less uncomfortable than they expected.
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Scar management typically begins once the wound is fully closed and sutures have been removed, usually 10 to 14 days post-injury or surgery. The earlier treatment starts, the more responsive the scar tissue. Waiting too long allows the scar to mature and become less amenable to treatment.
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No. You can self-refer directly without a GP or surgeon referral. If you have relevant scan reports, discharge letters or surgical notes, bring these to your first appointment.
Acute traumatic injury or amputation? See our complex trauma service
Ready to get
started?
Book directly with Ms Razo. No referral needed. Appointments typically available within 48 hours.