Rapid healing of the wound is best achieved by providing a moist environment, which accelerates the rate of wound repair by up to forty per cent, compared to leaving the wound to dry out and allowing a dry scab to form. In addition, as a result of moist healing, there is a reduction in the risk of scarring. While the data showing the benefits of moist wound environments on healing time were first published in the 1960s there is still the continued belief that a dry scab is the best dressing for a wound, particularly among consumers and some health professionals. The application of emoluments to wounds before they have closed may delay healing due to toxic components that kill cells and slow cell growth and due to reduced oxygen perfusion. The optimum treatment is to use an advanced dressing that:
Removes exudate and toxic components
Maintains high humidity at interface – humidity is needed for cell growth
Allows gas exchange – good gas perfusion maintains the best oxygen balance
Insulates thermally – cells grow best at 37 degrees C
Protects from secondary infection
Does not adhere
If there are no signs of infection, there is no bleeding and the wound is clean, such dressings can be left in place for 5 days or more.
If the course of treatment of post-DD surgery is followed as per the link above, the above will happen.