You’ve scheduled your surgery, arranged time off, and set up your recovery space. But one critical part of healing is often overlooked until there’s a problem: your wound care plan.

At Charleston Wound Care, we regularly see patients who come to us after complications have already started. Infected incisions, slow healing, or excessive scarring that could often have been prevented. Wound care shouldn’t be reactive; it should be built into your surgical plan from the very beginning.

By consulting with wound care specialists before surgery, you set yourself up for a safer, faster, and more comfortable recovery.

The Reality of Surgical Wounds

Every surgery involves an incision, which means a break in your body’s first line of defense: your skin. While your surgeon expertly performs the internal repair and closes the incision, the responsibility for day-to-day healing largely falls on you once you go home.

Without specialized guidance, small mistakes can delay healing or lead to complications. We bridge that gap by turning general discharge instructions into a clear, personalized plan tailored to your body and procedure. Waiting for signs of infection is waiting too long. Proactive wound care creates the ideal environment for healing from day one.

Who Should Schedule a Pre-Surgical Wound Consult?

While anyone having surgery can benefit, a pre-surgical consult is especially important if you have higher risk factors, including:

• Diabetes:Elevated blood sugar can slow circulation and healing, increasing infection risk. We help monitor and protect your incision.
• Smoking:Nicotine restricts blood flow, limiting oxygen to the wound Specialized care can help reduce complications.
• Circulation issues:Conditions like PAD or venous insufficiency interfere with nutrient delivery and waste removal, which are essential for healing.
• Weakened immune systems:Chemotherapy, steroids, or autoimmune conditions reduce your body’s ability to repair tissue, requiring extra support.

What Happens During a Pre-Surgical Consult?

Meeting before surgery allows for calm, focused planning without the stress of post-op recovery. During your visit, we cover:

• Risk assessment:Reviewing your medical history, medications, and procedure to identify healing challenges.
• Home preparation:Evaluating your living environment, support system, and mobility
• Nutrition guidance:Discussing protein intake, hydration, and healing
• Supply planning:Making sure you have the correct dressings and supplies at home before surgery.
• Education:Teaching you what normal healing looks like and when to call for

Working Alongside Your Surgeon

We don’t replace your surgeon, we complement them. Surgeons focus on anatomy and procedure; we focus on skin and tissue healing. Many surgeons welcome proactive wound care because it improves outcomes and protects their work.

We can coordinate directly with your surgical team to ensure seamless care from the operating room to your home.

Take Control of Your Recovery

Surgery may feel like a loss of control, but recovery is where you take it back. Don’t rely on generic advice or last-minute searches when something doesn’t look right.

By connecting with Charleston Wound Care before your procedure, you’re investing in a smoother recovery, less pain, and a faster return to the life you love.

Contact Charleston Wound Care today.Let’s build your healing plan together so when surgery day arrives, you can focus on rest, knowing the details are already handled.