At Charleston Wound Care, we understand just how important timely wound treatment is. While most wounds heal on their own, some linger and stop improving, putting you at risk for infection and other serious complications. If this happens, your body is signaling that it needs professional help. Our dedicated team is here to guide you every step of the way.

How We Identify Non-Healing Wounds

Our experience shows that most wounds, including surgical incisions, should progress through predictable stages: stopping the bleeding, inflammation, tissue growth, and skin recovery. When a wound isn’t improving after about a month, or if you notice symptoms like increased pain, swelling, or drainage (especially from a surgical site), you may have a non-healing or chronic wound.

Here at Charleston Wound Care, we look for important warning signs:

• Lack of progress after several weeks
• Persistent or worsening pain
• Spreading redness, swelling, or warmth
• Unusual drainage or odor
• Edges opening up on surgical wounds

Why Do Wounds Stop Healing?

Our skilled clinical team sees many reasons why wounds become chronic, particularly after surgery:

• Infection:We frequently treat wounds where bacteria have delayed Infection increases pain, swelling, discharge, and, if not addressed quickly, can threaten your health.
• Poor Circulation:We assess for underlying issues like diabetes, peripheral artery disease, or venous insufficiency, all of which can slow healing.
• Chronic Health Conditions:We coordinate care for patients with diabetes, anemia, or autoimmune disorders to help overcome healing barriers.
• Nutritional Deficits:Our team educates patients on the role of proper nutrition in
• Wound Stress:We provide guidance on how to protect surgical wounds from tension, movement, and pressure that can cause reopening or slow the repair process.

Surgical wounds demand special attention. At Charleston Wound Care, we monitor patients closely for complications—like excess drainage, persistent redness, or incision separation—to make sure small issues don’t become big problems.

Why Trust Charleston Wound Care?

When self-care isn’t enough, our specialists step in with advanced therapies tailored to your specific wound. We offer precision debridement, innovative dressings, off-loading techniques for pressure relief, and compression therapy for venous wounds. We create custom care plans that support your overall health and rapid healing.

Take the First Step Toward Healing

If you notice a wound that isn’t healing don’t wait. Your health and comfort are too important. The sooner our team evaluates your wound, the sooner we can address the problem and prevent complications. If your wound hasn’t improved after 30 days or you’re concerned about signs of infection, contact Charleston Wound Care.